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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

A rich and inviting pasta dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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 de Provence
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and brown the crumbled sausage until golden.
  2. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and rigatoni to the pan, giving it a good stir. Then pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce.
  3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rigatoni is al dente (about 12-15 minutes).
  4. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, turning a vibrant green.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer a little longer to thicken up.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

Don’t overcook the pasta. You want it slightly firm to hold up in the creamy sauce. Try using spicy sausage for extra flavor, or swap in whole wheat rigatoni for a healthier option.