Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This one-pan meal features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy tomato sauce, complemented by savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned; drain any excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted; adjust sauce thickness as desired.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg