Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary experience. This rich and hearty pasta dish features perfectly cooked rigatoni enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, complemented by savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal not only minimizes cleanup but also maximizes flavor, making it ideal for families and gatherings alike. With its customizable nature, you can tailor this recipe to suit your taste with various veggies or sausage options. Indulge in this delicious creamy delight that everyone will love!
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 black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust sauce thickness as desired by cooking uncovered if necessary.
- 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: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg