Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce paired with savory Italian sausage and vibrant fresh spinach. This one-pan meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also simplifies cleanup, making it an ideal choice for family dinners.
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
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until rigatoni is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Adjust the sauce thickness if needed; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg