Description
Creamy Rigatoni With Italian Sausage is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. This delightful dish features hearty rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with savory Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you choose to add extra vegetables or swap out the proteins, this creamy pasta dish promises a satisfying experience for all pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta
- 1 lb Chicken Sausage or Beef Sausage
- 1/2 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Cups Fresh Spinach
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Diced Red Onions
- 6–7 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/4–1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch Oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken sausage until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat and add reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, marinara sauce, and rigatoni—make sure the pasta is submerged. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat and cover; cook for about 15 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach; cook for another 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Turn off the heat and mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese; return the sausage to the pot and adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg