Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a dish that brings authentic Italian flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta is adorned with crumbled Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a rich tomato sauce that will please both kids and adults alike. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this one-pan meal requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor. Enjoy the luscious texture and customizable spice levels as you whip up this savory delight that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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 pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled sausage. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes), breaking it up as needed.
- Stir in rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and let simmer for 10–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted; adjust thickness 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: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg