Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and delicious pasta dish that combines the hearty flavors of Italian sausage with a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of rigatoni coated in a luscious sauce, making it an ideal choice for everyone at the table. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Get ready for a delightful dining experience!
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 coarsely ground black pepper
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 to 15 minutes until rigatoni is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Adjust sauce consistency if desired by simmering uncovered for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg