Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni
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!
Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni
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
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid is evaporated.
- Add heavy cream to the same skillet and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add sausage to skillet and heat through.
- Serve pasta with sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
YES! We could all definitely have a little more pasta in our lives, especially when it looks as this! You probably know, like you, I’m a big fan of mushrooms too and this one looks packed with them! Totally heart eyes looking at your pics right now and I just want to grab a fork and dig right in. And love the sausage touch too. I can understand why you ate it three times 😉 I would too (and then probably make it again, lol). Pinned! Cheers to a wonderful weekend, Gayle!
Thanks for the sweet comment, Dawn! Mushrooms are my absolute favorite, especially when pasta is inolved. Happy weekend to you, too!
Oh my GOSH. That sausage and mushroom sauce looks absolutely INSANE, Gayle! This rigatoni is most definitely going on the dinner menu. Can’t stop drooling right now!
It’s SO good, Sarah! Thanks for the sweet comment!
You know I love y’all 30 minute Thursday meals! And this one looks delicious, my dear! Anything creamy makes my heart sing, and I love the mushrooms in here! Plus YES, we could all use more pasta in our lives, especially if it looks like this!! Pinned of course! Cheers, Gayle!
30 minute meals are the best! Thanks, Cheyanne!
Pasta is the ultimate comfort food and always a hit at our house! This looks so creamy and delicious, Gayle! Love that it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Thank you, Kelly!
Sausage and mushrooms are the way to my heart, and it’s no secret that I love 30 minute meals! This is something my family would love and I’m ready to dig in right now even though I just had breakfast!
This would definitely work for breakfast, too! Thanks, Marcie!
I think mushrooms are my favorite ingredient to add to pasta dishes. I just can’t get enough! Looking forward to try this out!
Thanks!
I could eat mushrooms all day long Gayle!! This ragu sounds completely delicious and satisfying. Love it!
It’s my new favorite pasta. Thanks, Lindsay!
This looks amazing! I love sausage and I love mushrooms, so obviously I will love this dish. Bonus points for SPEED! 🙂
Speed is the best! Thanks, Blair!
Sausage and mushrooms are a favorite foodie combo of mine! And you know I love anything pasta! This looks wonderful, Gayle!
Thank you, Annie!
Yassss to all the mushrooms!! They are my favorite in pasta dishes and this sounds like no exception!! I hope you’ve had a great week Gayle!!!
Hope you had a nice week, too!
Love 30-Minute Thursdays! This pasta looks amazing (like anything with mushrooms!). Pinning to try it.
Thanks, friend!
I love rigatoni and this looks so good with all of those mushrooms! This is my kind of dinner… comforting and ready in no time!
Thanks, Kristine.
I think we have the same first sentence in our post today haha! This looks so hearty and delicious! I love a nice filling pasta dish like this! Happy June!
Happy June to you!
Yummy…the only thing I would change is to use a hot Italian sausage as my husband loves spicy dishes.
That would be a great change, Karen!
That looks just amazing! I love sausage and mushrooms together so I would definitely love this pasta!
Thanks, Stacey!
This is a sure winner. We had it last night since I was running late and did not have enough time to prepare dinner.
Guess what? Everyone loved it. I flavorful cream sauce just nailed it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
I’m so glad you and your family loved this, Sheila! It’s one of my favorite meals. Thanks for stopping by to let me know how it turned out!
I have the ingredients for this on hand except for the sausage… do you think it would be ok with ground beef?
Hi Jeanne! I think ground beef would be a good substitute! Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!