Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this quick and easy Tuscan Rigatoni, a one-pot meal that combines savory Italian sausage, creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The rich flavors and comforting texture will impress your family and friends, making it a go-to recipe for any night of the week. Customize it to your taste by adjusting the spices or swapping in your favorite greens. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen!
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
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Adjust sauce thickness by simmering uncovered if desired.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg