Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the flavors of Italy to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, complemented by savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, it requires minimal effort, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining friends. With its comforting texture and mouthwatering taste, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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. Mix well.
- 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 thickness of the sauce as desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg