Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Tuscan Rigatoni recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pot meal features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, savory Italian sausage, and fresh spinach. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Enjoy a satisfying meal that requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum taste.
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Season 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 (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg