Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful pasta dish that brings rich Italian flavors to your dinner table. This one-pot wonder combines crumbled Italian sausage with creamy sauce, tender rigatoni, and fresh spinach for a satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something hearty, this recipe is easily customizable with your choice of sausage and vegetables. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
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- 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 coarsely ground black pepper
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 to 15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Adjust sauce consistency by cooking uncovered if needed. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg