Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan meal that brings restaurant-quality comfort food right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features hearty Italian sausage, tender rigatoni pasta, and fresh spinach all enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this dish uses simple ingredients commonly found in your pantry. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Meal
- Cuisine: Italian
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)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg