Description
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni is a delightful pasta dish that combines the bold flavors of roasted red peppers and hearty sausage with a luscious cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The vibrant colors and rich taste will captivate your family and friends, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spice levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy their perfect bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (removed from casing)
- 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 red bell peppers (roasted, peeled, and seeded)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sausage in olive oil until browned, then remove it from the skillet.
- Add onions to the skillet and cook until softened; stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Blend roasted red peppers with heavy cream until smooth; pour into the skillet with onion and garlic. Stir in Italian seasoning and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, then mix in cooked rigatoni, using reserved pasta water as needed for sauce consistency.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg