Cheesy Italian Rigatoni

Name: Cheesy Italian Rigatoni
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces (about 4 cups) uncooked dried rigatoni; 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 4 (2 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® Butter Balls; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Chunk shredded; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish; Fresh basil, as desired for garnish; Fresh cracked pepper, as desired for garnish

Loaded with savory sausage and creamy, cheesy goodness, this Italian-inspired pasta dish is bold, hearty and irresistible.

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Ingredients

12 ounces (about 4 cups) uncooked dried rigatoni

1 pound hot Italian sausage

¹/₄ cup diced onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¹/₂ teaspoon Italian seasoning

4 (2 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® Butter Balls

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ¹/₂ cups beef broth

1 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream

1 (8-ounce) package (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Chunk, shredded

¹/₄ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish

Fresh basil, as desired for garnish

Fresh cracked pepper, as desired for garnish

How to make

STEP 1

Cook rigatoni in large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain; set aside.
STEP 2

Cook sausage in 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-7 minutes or until browned. Add onion, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning; cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Push sausage mixture to edge of skillet. Add Butter Balls to center of skillet; cook until melted. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir flour mixture into sausage mixture. Gradually stir in broth. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3-4 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
STEP 3

Add whipping cream, Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Add rigatoni; toss until pasta is evenly coated. Remove from heat. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and basil.