Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that brings together robust flavors and creamy textures in a delightful pasta dish. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or a cozy date night. With Italian sausage mingling in a luscious tomato cream sauce and tender rigatoni, every bite is a satisfying blend of savory goodness. Plus, it’s customizable for different tastes—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to make it your own. Enjoy this delicious meal in just 30 minutes!
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 de Provence
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and let simmer for 10–15 minutes until rigatoni is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about 3–4 minutes).
- Adjust sauce consistency by cooking uncovered for an additional few minutes if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg