Description
Creamy Beef Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni combines tender pasta with a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce and hearty beef and sausage for a comforting, family-friendly dinner. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight meals or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water and cook rigatoni to al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Meat:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook ground beef and sausage until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Lower the heat, add cream and milk, and stir.
- Simmer, then add Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine:
- Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve:
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute rigatoni with penne or ziti for a similar texture.
- For a lighter option, use turkey sausage or lean ground turkey.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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