Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting one-pan meal that brings rich Italian flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, complemented by crumbled Italian sausage. The dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a go-to option for any home cook. With minimal cleanup needed thanks to the one-pan method, this hearty dinner will delight your family and guests alike. Plus, it’s highly customizable—add your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz ground chicken or turkey
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add crumbled ground chicken or turkey and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (or let sit covered for a few minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg