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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Quick Comfort Food in 30 Minutes

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delicious, one-pot meal that combines savory sausage and a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Choose mild, sweet, or spicy.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can use fresh herbs if preferred.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Use marinara or your favorite sauce.
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes For heat.
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Benefits from ridges that hold sauce.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Cook the crumbled Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce; stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  8. Serve hot, potentially with garlic bread or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure to stir frequently to prevent pasta from sticking. Adjust seasonings as desired, especially salt due to the sausage's saltiness.

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