Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful comfort meal that combines savory Italian sausage with a luscious creamy sauce, all enveloped in tender rigatoni pasta. This one-pan dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With the rich flavors of garlic, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, each bite is a burst of taste that will surely impress your loved ones. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or spice levels, this recipe promises to be a family 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet 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 10-15 minutes until rigatoni is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg