Description
Experience the comforting delight of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni in just 30 minutes! This one-pan recipe combines savory Italian sausage with a rich, creamy tomato sauce and fresh spinach, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can focus on enjoying this delicious meal with family and friends.
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)
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage; cook for about 5 minutes until browned, draining excess grease.
- Stir in rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach; cook until wilted.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg