Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni

Name: Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni noodles; 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 16 ounces sliced fresh baby bella mushrooms; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 cups heavy whipping cream; Fresh parsley for garnish (if desired)

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This Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni is the perfect comfort dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Zesty sausage, fresh mushrooms and rigatoni pasta are tossed in flavorful cream sauce. Hearty, comforting, and all-around delicious, this meal-time favorite is sure to be a winner all year long!

It’s not only the first day of June (hooray!), but it also happens to be the first 30 Minute Thursday of the month!

And I can’t think of a better way to quick off the unofficial start of summer than with an easy and oh-so creamy pasta dish. After all, we could all use a little more pasta in our life…am I right?

But, before I dive into the recipe, let me remind those of you who might be new around here what 30 Minute Thursdays are all about, because I just know your curious!

On the first Thursday of every month, a bunch of my blogging gal pals and I will share meal ideas that can be ready in just 30 minutes (or less). Yes, you heard right! Check in on the first Thursday of every month and you’re sure to find a list of deliciously scrumptious and easy meals that can be prepped and ready in no time. How about that for a meal-time winner?

So, let’s get to the recipe, which also happens to be my new favorite pasta dish!

This Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni is the perfect comfort dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Zesty sausage, fresh mushrooms and rigatoni pasta are tossed in flavorful cream sauce. Hearty, comforting, and all-around delicious, this meal-time favorite is sure to be a winner all year long!

If you love Italian sausage and mushrooms, then this Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni was made for you. I mean, what could be better? The zesty cream sauce and hearty ingredients make this a winner for dinner.

I could go on and on about my love of mushrooms (have you tried my Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Rosemary yet?), but I’ll spare you the details. But, whenever I come across a dish with mushrooms, or think of new dinner ideas, you can bet that I’m always spinning my wheels on how to incorporate this veggie.

But, I can’t take credit for this dish. I found this deliciousness in an Taste of Home Skillet Recipes magazine that I bought at the beginning of the year. It has given me some great dinner inspiration, and when I spotted this dish, I just knew I had to make it.

And let me tell you, it’s so good. I tweaked it a bit based on my own preferences, and I just couldn’t get enough the flavorful ingredients.

And, friends, this Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni is so easy to make! But, you knew that was coming, right? You’ll make everything in one skillet and then toss the sausage and mushroom sauce over some cooked rigatoni. I’m not a big fan of leftovers, but let me tell you, I ate this pasta for a second (and third!) meal, it was just that good!

So if you’re looking for that new, 30 minute pasta dish, then look no further! You’ll fall in love with this easy Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni!

Looking for more 30 minute meals? I’ve got you covered!

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