Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) is a quick and satisfying dinner option that combines flavorful Italian sausage with creamy tomato sauce and al dente rigatoni. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that will please the whole family. This one-pan wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering restaurant-quality comfort food right at home. With fresh spinach added for color and nutrition, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable to your family’s taste preferences.
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)
- 15 oz tomato sauce (such as marinara)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook crumbled sausage for about 5 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg