Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta recipe features rigatoni tossed with Italian sausage in a luscious tomato sauce, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The combination of savory sausage, rich creaminess, and fresh spinach creates a comforting meal that even picky eaters will love. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, this hearty pasta dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg