Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight meal that combines rich flavors and comforting textures in just 30 minutes. This one-pot dish features al dente rigatoni tossed with savory Italian sausage, a luscious creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach. It’s a quick and satisfying recipe that’s ideal for busy families or casual gatherings, sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner option or a delightful comfort food experience, this creamy pasta dish is bound to become a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the crumbled sausage until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes), then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg