James Darren’S Grandmom’S Pasta

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy sausage and rigatoni pasta dish with rich, savory flavors
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This comforting pasta dish brings the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen to your dining table. Featuring savory Italian sausage crumbled and slow-cooked to release its robust flavors, this recipe balances richness with simplicity. The addition of heavy cream creates a luscious, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to the rigatoni. It is an ideal weeknight meal that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly with pantry staples. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying blend of meaty depth and creamy texture. Serve it hot with fresh grated Parmesan for an authentic Italian-inspired experience that everyone will love.

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James Darren’S Grandmom’S Pasta

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 775.2

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This comforting pasta dish brings the warmth of a grandmother&# 226;ÂÂs kitchen to your dining table. Featuring savory Italian sausage crumbled and slow-cooked to release its robust flavors, this recipe balances richness with simplicity. The addition of heavy cream creates a luscious, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to the rigatoni. It is an ideal weeknight meal that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly with pantry staples. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying blend of meaty depth and creamy texture. Serve it hot with fresh grated Parmesan for an authentic Italian-inspired experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove the Italian sausage from its casing and crumble the meat into a large saucepan or skillet.
  2. Cook the sausage over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, adding water if necessary to prevent sticking, until the meat is fully browned and cooked through.
  3. Drain off any excess fat from the cooked sausage.
  4. Stir in the jar of pasta sauce and simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
  6. Serve the creamy sausage sauce over cooked rigatoni and top generously with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 775.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.8g74%
Saturated Fat 15.8g79%
Cholesterol 117.5mg40%
Sodium 1752.8mg74%
Total Carbohydrate 13.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 63.8g128%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, sausage, rigatoni, creamy, italian, dinner, family, comfort food, easy, weeknight, sauce, parmesan, garlic, basil, heavy cream
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