Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful one-pot meal that transforms your busy weeknights into gourmet experiences. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare this rich dish featuring tender rigatoni pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a luscious creamy tomato sauce, all enhanced by the freshness of spinach. Perfect for families or dinner parties, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy it alone or pair with garlic bread for a satisfying 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
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the crumbled sausage for about 5 minutes 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 simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with grated cheese or garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg