CREAMY SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM RIGATONI

Creamy Sausage-Mushroom Rigatoni image

In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this tasty pasta with mushrooms and sausage. -Barbara Roozrokh, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Cook rigatoni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove sausage from pan., In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, covered, 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated., Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return sausage to skillet; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 37g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.