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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

A delightful, creamy dish packed with savory flavors that's perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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 de Provence
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • Salt to taste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and uncooked rigatoni. Pour in the chicken broth and tomato sauce.
  3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rigatoni is al dente, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it’s wilted.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer to thicken the sauce.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for about 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of broth or cream.