Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan meal that combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage with creamy tomato sauce and fresh spinach, all ready in just 30 minutes. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. With minimal cleanup, you can savor gourmet flavors without the fuss. It’s versatile and can be tailored to your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz crumbled Italian sausage
- 8 oz uncooked rigatoni
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain 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.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust sauce thickness if needed.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg