Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort meal that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful dish combines savory Italian sausage with a luscious creamy sauce, making it a family favorite that everyone will enjoy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy dinners at home. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cover and let the rigatoni cook for 10 to 15 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2–4 minutes.
- Adjust sauce thickness by cooking uncovered for a few more minutes if desired.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg