Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful one-pan dish that transforms your kitchen into a cozy Italian restaurant. Ready in just 30 minutes, this savory meal features tender rigatoni pasta coated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, complemented by crumbled Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special date nights, this recipe is both impressive and satisfying. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, you can easily adjust the spice level or add your favorite vegetables. Serve it with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook crumbled sausage for about 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil; cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate fresh spinach; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Adjust sauce thickness if needed and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg