Creamy Beef Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni
A delightful creamy pasta dish with ground beef and Italian sausage enveloped in a velvety Alfredo sauce, perfect for creating cherished memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned and crumbly, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn!
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season your sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust as needed until you find the perfect balance of flavors.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing well to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer together for a minute to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the creamy beef sausage Alfredo rigatoni hot, garnished with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using high-quality Parmesan and heavy cream. You can also substitute the sausage with chicken sausage for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 80mg