Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
Indulge in this rich and comforting creamy sausage rigatoni recipe that is bursting with flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner, this dish combines tender Italian sausage with al dente rigatoni in a creamy tomato sauce with spinach for a pop of color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage (crumbled)
Pasta:
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
Sauce:
- 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
- Cook the Sausage – Heat olive oil, cook sausage until browned.
- Combine Key Ingredients – Add rigatoni, broth, cream, garlic, seasoning, and sauce.
- Simmer and Cook – Boil, cover, cook pasta until ‘al dente’.
- Incorporate Spinach – Add and wilt spinach.
- Adjust the Consistency – Thicken sauce if desired.
- Season and Serve – Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes.
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta Recipe, Italian Sausage Pasta
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