Description
Comfort meets culinary passion in this garlic sausage alfredo rigatoni, where creamy sauce and hearty pasta dance together. Rich Italian-inspired flavors blend perfectly, promising a memorable meal that will delight and satisfy you with each delicious forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rigatoni pasta
- 4 garlic sausage links, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni until perfectly tender with a slight bite, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Sear sliced garlic sausage until golden brown and crispy on all surfaces, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until aromatic and translucent, releasing its robust flavors. Introduce heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking gently to create a harmonious liquid base.
- Allow the liquid mixture to reach a gentle simmer, creating a smooth foundation for the sauce. Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens to a luxurious consistency.
- Season the developing sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences. Ensure the seasoning complements the rich, creamy profile of the Alfredo.
- Reunite the cooked rigatoni and previously seared sausage with the velvety sauce, gently folding to ensure every pasta ridge and sausage slice becomes lavishly coated.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top, adding a vibrant burst of color and a subtle herbaceous note. Serve immediately while piping hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose thick-walled rigatoni for maximum sauce-holding capability, ensuring each bite is packed with creamy goodness.
- Opt for high-quality garlic sausage with robust flavor, preferably from a local butcher for an authentic taste experience.
- Gently simmer the Alfredo sauce to prevent curdling and maintain a silky, luxurious texture that coats the pasta beautifully.
- Swap heavy cream with low-fat milk or cashew cream for a lighter version, and use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg