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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Your Ultimate 30-Minute Comfort Dish

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and flavorful pasta dish that combines Italian sausage and a rich tomato cream sauce for a comforting meal.
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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 Substitute with vegetable oil for a lighter option.
  • 15 oz Italian Sausage Swap with ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be used for a fresher taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider half-and-half as a lighter substitute.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce Marinara can be a great alternative.
For the Pasta & Greens
  • 8 oz Rigatoni Uncooked; penne is a suitable alternative.
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can serve as healthy options.
For Seasoning
  • Salt & Coarsely Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • Red Pepper Flakes Optional for added heat.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 10-15 minutes until rigatoni is cooked al dente.
  6. Gently fold in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Stir to combine all ingredients and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  8. Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is a comforting favorite that can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.

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