Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful pasta dish that transforms weeknight dinners into special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe combines crumbled Italian sausage with creamy tomato sauce, garlic, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in perfectly cooked rigatoni. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a meal bursting with flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a cozy dish to share, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a staple on your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet 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. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg