Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and delightful pasta dish that brings together the rich flavors of Italian sausage, a creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach—all in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pan recipe not only simplifies cooking but also ensures minimal cleanup. With its comforting textures and savory taste, it’s sure to impress everyone at your 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
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the crumbled sausage for about 5 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg