Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting one-pan pasta dish made with savory Italian sausage, rigatoni, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, and fresh spinach. It’s rich, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
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425 g Italian sausage, crumbled
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225 g rigatoni (uncooked)
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240 ml chicken broth
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240 ml heavy cream
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp (1 g) Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
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425 g tomato sauce or marinara
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140 g fresh spinach
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick.
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Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a large skillet to allow even cooking.
Stir while simmering to prevent sticking.
Add extra broth if sauce thickens before pasta is fully cooked.
Rigatoni is ideal, but penne or ziti work well too.
Adjust red pepper flakes for spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American