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Sausage and Mushroom Pasta

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Sausage and Mushroom Pasta is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish with savory Italian sausage, tender mushrooms, and rigatoni tossed in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or entertaining guests, garnished with fresh parsley for color and flavor.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

2 teaspoons butter

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups heavy whipping cream

Minced fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until tender and browned.
  4. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return cooked sausage to skillet and stir to coat. Add rigatoni and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with minced parsley if desired.

Notes

Substitute rigatoni with penne, fettuccine, or any pasta you like.

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.

Use half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter sauce.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for extra richness.

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