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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate weeknight meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This one-pan dish combines savory Italian sausage with a luscious creamy tomato sauce, all tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta. Perfect for busy families or casual get-togethers, this recipe requires minimal cleanup and uses pantry staples for quick preparation. With rich flavors that appeal to both kids and adults, it’s bound to become a new favorite in your home. Dive into this delightful meal tonight and experience the joy of easy, delicious cooking!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
  4. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
  5. Add fresh spinach; stir until wilted (or cover off heat for 4 minutes).
  6. Adjust sauce thickness if desired and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added vegetables, consider mixing in bell peppers or mushrooms. Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option. Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream based on your preference.

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