Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and satisfying weeknight meal bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For sautéing sausage)
- 15 oz Italian Sausage (Crumble before cooking)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (Or substitute with herbs de Provence)
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce (Use marinara or tomato pasta sauce)
- Salt (To taste)
- Coarsely Ground Black Pepper (To taste)
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional for heat)
- 8 oz Rigatoni (Can substitute with penne, monitor cooking times)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 5 oz Fresh Spinach (Can substitute with kale)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 15 ounces of crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of uncooked rigatoni, 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 15 ounces of tomato sauce; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Fold in 5 ounces of fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt, coarsely ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg