Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this ultimate Creamy Sausage Rigatoni recipe. Perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta coated in a luscious sauce with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and a hint of spinach. A satisfying and flavorful pasta dish that will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Sauce:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, or use chicken broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Sauce: Cook sausage, onion, and garlic. Add wine, tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine: Add pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss until coated and spinach wilts.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, use spicy Italian sausage and add crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute kale for spinach or omit greens altogether.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a crisp side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté, boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
