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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that combines crumbled Italian sausage, rigatoni pasta, creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

  • For sautéing the sausage and ensuring the pasta doesn’t stick during cooking.

15 oz Italian sausage (crumbled)

  • Choose sweet or spicy, depending on your preference.

8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)

  • The tubular shape holds the creamy sauce beautifully.

1 cup chicken broth

  • Adds depth to the sauce and helps cook the pasta.

1 cup heavy cream

  • For that luscious, creamy texture.

4 cloves garlic (minced)

  • Aromatic and essential for building flavor.

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence

  • Brings in classic Italian herbaceous notes.

15 oz tomato sauce

  • Tomato pasta sauce or marinara works well.

5 oz fresh spinach

  • Adds a pop of color and a healthy touch.

Salt and coarsely ground black pepper

  • To season to taste.

Red pepper flakes (optional)

  • For a spicy kick.

Instructions

  1. Combine Key Ingredients – To the same skillet, add the uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix everything well to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. Simmer and Cook – Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the rigatoni cook for 10 to 15 minutes. The pasta should achieve an ‘al dente’ texture, absorbing the flavors of the creamy tomato sauce.
  3. Incorporate Spinach – Once the pasta is cooked, add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir over medium heat for a few minutes until the spinach wilts. Alternatively, remove the skillet from the heat, cover it with a lid, and let the residual heat wilt the spinach for about 4 minutes.
  4. Adjust the Consistency – If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow the dish to cook uncovered for a couple of additional minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  5. Season and Serve – Remove the skillet from heat and season the dish with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if desired). Use your judgment with the salt—Italian sausage can be salty enough on its own.

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Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta with Sausage, Italian Pasta Recipe

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