Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni is a creamy, comforting pasta dish that combines rich Alfredo sauce with savory garlic sausage.
Soft rigatoni is coated in velvety sauce and topped with fresh parsley, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ready in 30 minutes, it’s an Italian-inspired favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 garlic sausage links, sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Remove sausage and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4: Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer gently over medium-low heat.
Step 5: Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and thick.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6: Return pasta and sausage to the skillet, tossing to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make this dish gluten-free?
Yes! Substitute regular rigatoni with gluten-free pasta. Ensure that any sausages or broths used are also certified gluten-free.
2. Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or a dairy-free cream substitute, and replace Parmesan with a dairy-free cheese.
3. How can I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth or cream to maintain a creamy consistency.
4. Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes, you can cook the sausage and prepare the Alfredo sauce ahead of time.
When ready to serve, cook the pasta and toss everything together in a skillet to heat through.
Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 link garlic sausage sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer gently over medium-low heat.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return pasta and sausage to the skillet, tossing to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
