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

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delicious one-pan, 30-minute meal featuring Italian sausage, rigatoni pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce with fresh spinach. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines hearty flavors and simple cooking techniques to deliver a satisfying, comforting dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 8 oz rigatoni, uncooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (such as tomato pasta sauce or marinara)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil and Cook Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet on the stovetop. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, crumbling it thoroughly and cooking until it is fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease or liquid.
  2. Add Pasta and Liquids: To the same skillet with the cooked sausage, add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir everything well to combine.
  3. Cook Pasta Covered: Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the pasta cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook until the rigatoni reaches an al dente texture and the sauce boils and thickens.
  4. Add Spinach and Wilt: Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for 2 minutes or until the spinach wilts to your liking. Alternatively, remove the skillet from heat, top with spinach, cover, and let spinach wilt in residual heat for about 4 minutes before stirring.
  5. Season and Serve: Mix everything well and remove from heat. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Adjust salt carefully as the sausage may already be salty enough. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy sausage rigatoni.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution to prevent burning.
  • Stir the pasta frequently while cooking to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
  • For a thicker sauce, cook the pasta a bit longer uncovered to reduce liquid.
  • The recipe includes helpful step-by-step photos you can refer to for visual guidance.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/creamy-sausage-rigatoni-one-pan-30-minute-meal-recipe/