Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful blend of savory Italian sausage and a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly coats each piece of pasta. This comforting meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The creamy texture, combined with the hearty flavors of sausage and spinach, will have your family asking for seconds. Plus, with its one-pan preparation, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying this delicious dish with loved ones.
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, add olive oil and brown the crumbled sausage for about 5–7 minutes.
- Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cover. Cook for 10–15 minutes until the rigatoni is 'al dente.'
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Adjust sauce consistency by simmering uncovered if desired. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg