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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Weeknight Comfort: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni in 30 Minutes

This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting, flavorful dish ready in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 15 oz Italian Sausage, crumbled Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used as a vegetarian alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is preferable for intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Use dried herbs like oregano and basil if necessary
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce Choose marinara or pasta sauce for varying flavor dimensions
  • Salt and Pepper For seasoning to taste
For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rigatoni, uncooked Can be swapped with penne or ziti
For the Finish
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be alternatives

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 15 ounces of crumbled Italian sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 15 ounces of tomato sauce. Add 8 ounces of rigatoni, stirring to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Uncover and fold in 5 ounces of fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

It's best to consume creamy sausage rigatoni fresh, as the cream-based sauce can separate upon reheating.

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