Description
This one-pan creamy sausage rigatoni is a rich, hearty pasta dish made with Italian sausage, a velvety tomato cream sauce, and tender rigatoni. Perfect for busy weeknights, this 30-minute meal is packed with bold flavors and easy to customize!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap Italian sausage for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Use whole wheat rigatoni for extra fiber.
- For a spicier dish, add extra red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American