Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) is your go-to dish for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. This delightful one-pan recipe features crumbled Italian sausage simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, perfectly coating al dente rigatoni. Tossed with fresh spinach for added nutrition and color, this meal is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for families and gatherings alike. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, Creamy Sausage Rigatoni will quickly become a favorite in your household!
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.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust the sauce thickness if needed by cooking longer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg