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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni


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  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and satisfying textures in just 30 minutes. This one-pan wonder features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, cooked with Italian sausage, garlic, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish is both family-friendly and deeply flavorful.


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 black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
  2. Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and cover, cooking for 10–15 minutes until rigatoni is al dente.
  4. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).
  5. Adjust the consistency by cooking uncovered for a few more minutes if desired.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg