Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful dish that combines tender rigatoni pasta with juicy chicken sausage, enveloped in a rich and velvety basil pesto cream sauce. Topped with fresh Parmesan and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this meal is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With its irresistible flavors and easy preparation, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for another 4 minutes, allowing them to soften.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream and basil pesto to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce along with Parmesan cheese, mixing until well coated.
- Serve warm with additional Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg