Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that elevates your dinner experience with its rich flavors and creamy texture. This dish features al dente rigatoni pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce made from savory Italian sausage, heavy cream, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan wonder simplifies meal prep while delivering a satisfying feast for the whole family. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that delights the taste buds and warms the soul—ideal for anyone looking to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine at home.
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Adjust sauce consistency as desired by cooking uncovered for an additional few minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg