Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors and creamy textures in a single, satisfying dish. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. This one-pan recipe features crumbled Italian sausage, tender rigatoni pasta, and a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic and spices. With fresh spinach added for a pop of color and nutrients, this dish is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- 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 sausage; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach; stir until wilted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 65mg