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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Your New Fave One-Pot Wonder

This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and delicious one-pot meal that's perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces Italian Sausage use ground turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 3 cloves Garlic use garlic powder in a pinch (1 tsp)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning use dried herbs like oregano and basil if unavailable
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce any marinara or pasta sauce works well
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • optional Red Pepper Flakes for those who like a bit of heat
For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni substitute with penne if needed
For the Broth
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with kale or arugula

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Allow the oil to shimmer for about 1 minute.
  2. Add 8 ounces of crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning into the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add 12 ounces of uncooked rigatoni, 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1 cup of tomato sauce. Stir well.
  5. Increase heat to high until boiling, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rigatoni is al dente.
  6. Once the pasta is cooked, gently stir in 4 cups of spinach until wilted, around 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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