Spicy Sausage Rigatoni

Ingredients 9

0.5 Pounds Rigatoni

0.5 Pounds Ground Italian Sausage

1 Cup Red Onion (chopped)

3 Teaspoons Garlic Cloves (minced)

0.5 Teaspoons Salt

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)

1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

4 Garlic Bread

Instructions 7 steps

1 Brown ground sausage in a large skillet until completely cooked through. Scoop sausage out of the skillet and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to remove excess grease. Carefully wipe down skillet with paper towels to remove any grease.
2 Boil rigatoni according to package instructions for al dente. When done, drain and set aside.
3 While your rigatoni is cooking, prepare the sauce by adding butter and oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat.
4 Add onions and cook until soft, add garlic and cook another minute.
5 Stir in tomato paste, salt, and parsley. Slowly begin to whisk in heavy cream until fully combined. Stir in parmesan cheese and 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you want your pasta.
6 Add sausage and rigatoni to the sauce and stir to combine.
7 Sprinkle top with more fresh parsley and parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!