🍝 Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni 🐉

A quick and delicious meal that brings a touch of Italy right to your kitchen table, perfect for busy weeknights or when you simply crave something comforting and savory!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic sausage links, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by boiling the rigatoni pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic sausages and fry until they are nicely browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set them aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute or until it becomes aromatic and slightly golden.
4. Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet with the garlic, stirring well. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
5. Gradually add the Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cooked rigatoni and the browned sausages back into the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta and sausage are well coated with the Alfredo sauce.
7. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 650 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 29g
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, and use turkey sausage instead of garlic sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms into the sauce for an extra nutritional boost and flavor.
- If you like extra cheesy pasta, sprinkle additional Parmesan over each serving before garnishing with parsley.

⏳ Preparation time 🕑
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Serving: Serves 4