Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)
If you’re in search of a satisfying and comforting dish that can be prepared in no time, this Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) is the answer! Perfect for busy weeknights, this delightful pasta dish combines the richness of creamy sauce with hearty sausage, making it a favorite for family dinners or casual get-togethers. With just one pan required, cleanup is quick, allowing you to savor every bite without stress. The flexibility of this recipe means you can easily customize it with your choice of proteins and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz ground turkey sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy 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 over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add ground turkey sausage and cook for about 5 minutes, crumbling as it browns.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Adjust sauce consistency as desired; season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 335g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg