Description
Tuscan Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Italy right to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta recipe features savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a rich tomato cream sauce that perfectly envelops each piece of rigatoni. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend dinner, this hearty meal is sure to impress. The best part? It’s made in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Enjoy this comforting dish as a standalone feast or pair it with garlic bread and a fresh salad for an elevated dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease, then add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg