Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a quick and delicious meal that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. This one-pot wonder combines savory crumbled Italian sausage with hearty rigatoni pasta, all enveloped in a luscious creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a flavorful and satisfying meal ready to delight even the pickiest eaters.
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
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a gentle boil; cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in fresh spinach, stirring until wilted. Adjust sauce consistency as desired by cooking uncovered for an additional few minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg