Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, bringing the essence of Italian cooking to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder combines tender rigatoni pasta with savory crumbled Italian sausage enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top, and enjoy the delightful flavors of this comforting meal.
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 black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the crumbled sausage until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain any excess grease.
- Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover the skillet, and cook for 10–15 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg