Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-skillet wonder combines savory Italian sausage with a luscious creamy sauce and fresh spinach, making it both hearty and satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that appeals to all ages. Whether served alongside garlic bread or topped with grated cheese, this dish is sure to impress and keep everyone coming back for more.
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 coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add uncooked rigatoni and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until pasta is al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and tomato sauce; let simmer for an extra 3-5 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with cheese or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg