Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delectable pasta dish that combines savory Italian sausage, rich cream, and fresh spinach for a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rigatoni is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust sauce consistency as desired by cooking uncovered for a few more minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg