Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with our Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful dish that brings together rich flavors and cozy textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal features rigatoni enveloped in a luscious creamy tomato sauce with savory Italian sausage. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dinner that even picky eaters will love. Customize your dish by choosing sweet or spicy sausage and tossing in your favorite vegetables for added nutrition. Enjoy the deliciousness of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni tonight!
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
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled 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, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Adjust sauce 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: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg