Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a delightful one-pot meal that brings restaurant-quality dining to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This savory dish features perfectly cooked rigatoni paired with crumbled Italian sausage and enveloped in a rich creamy tomato sauce, brightened with fresh spinach for added nutrition. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this creamy pasta dish is not only quick and easy but also packed with flavor, ensuring everyone at the table will leave satisfied.
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
- 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 the crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring mixture to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg