Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this easy Tuscan Rigatoni recipe, a creamy one-pot dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender rigatoni, and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, this meal comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings or entertaining guests, Tuscan Rigatoni is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its rich flavor profile and hearty texture, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and friends while providing a comforting dining experience.
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 over medium heat, warm the olive oil and cook the crumbled sausage 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.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg