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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a one-pot meal that combines Italian sausage, a rich sauce, and rigatoni for a comforting dinner experience.
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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 Pasta Dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or use vegetable oil for a lighter option
  • 15 ounces Italian Sausage, crumbled or ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni, uncooked can substitute with penne
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/coconut cream for a lighter option
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced can use garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or substitute with dried oregano and basil
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce use any marinara or pasta sauce you prefer
  • 5 ounces Fresh Spinach can swap with kale or omit
  • Salt to taste
  • Coarsely Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust to heat preference

Equipment

  • large high-sided skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce, stirring to combine, and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to low, allowing to simmer for 10-15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  6. Fold in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes with the lid on until wilted.
  7. Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep; just prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge until you're ready to serve!

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