Description
Tuscan Rigatoni is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that combines the rich taste of Italian sausage with creamy tomato sauce and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish can be made in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick dinners that still impress. With tender rigatoni enveloped in a savory sauce, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds. Enjoy it as is or customize it with your favorite greens or spice levels!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz uncooked rigatoni pasta
- 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 pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot meal
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg