Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delicious and satisfying dish that perfectly balances rich flavors with creamy goodness, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- 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.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Experiment with different types of sausage for varying flavors.