Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines crumbled Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach for a delightful meal.
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 or Herbs from Provence
15 oz tomato sauce such as tomato pasta sauce or marinara
5 oz fresh spinach
salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the crumbled Italian sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Then add the heavy cream and stir well.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and tomato sauce, mixing until combined.
- In a separate pot, cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente; drain and add to the skillet.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, coarsely ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Creamy Sausage Rigatoni!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spices to suit your taste. This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, pasta, Italian sausage, creamy sauce, dinner recipe, quick meals