Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender rigatoni pasta with a rich, velvety cream sauce. Infused with savory Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and a hint of fresh basil, every bite delivers an explosion of flavor that warms the soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or entertaining friends, this dish promises to impress. It’s a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Fold in spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, mixing well to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg