Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pot, 30-Minute Meal) Recipe
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delicious one-pot pasta dish that is ready in just 30 minutes. The rich and flavorful combination of sausage, rigatoni, spinach, and creamy tomato sauce makes this a comforting meal for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet.
- Cook Sausage: Add crumbled sausage to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until cooked through. Drain any grease.
- Add Ingredients: To the skillet, add rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is ‘al dente’.
- Add Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish: Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- Consider adding grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving for extra flavor.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, One-Pot Pasta, 30-Minute Meal, Italian Sausage Pasta
