Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the epitome of comfort food, transforming any meal into a heartwarming experience. This dish combines savory Italian sausage with a rich, creamy tomato sauce, perfectly coating rigatoni pasta. With fresh spinach adding a pop of color and nutrition, it’s not only delicious but visually appealing as well. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this one-pan wonder can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those seeking quick yet satisfying meals. Elevate your dinner table with this delightful recipe that promises to be a hit with both kids and adults!
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 black 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.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the rigatoni is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg