Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful comfort dish that combines rich flavors and velvety textures, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or any gathering. This easy one-pan meal features al dente rigatoni enveloped in a luscious creamy tomato sauce that beautifully complements savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your family’s tastes. Whether served as a hearty main course or paired with garlic bread and a side salad, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
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)
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil 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 to a gentle boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach; stir until wilted. Adjust sauce consistency by cooking uncovered if desired.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg