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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

A delicious and creamy one-pan pasta dish featuring rigatoni and savory sausage, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sausage
  • 12 oz rigatoni or any pasta of choice
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Method
 

Cook the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Pasta and Broth
  1. Stir in the rigatoni, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Finish with Cream and Spinach
  1. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is heated through.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy sausage rigatoni warm, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or types of sausage. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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