Description
Tuscan Rigatoni is a quick and creamy pasta dish that transforms your dining table into an Italian restaurant in just 30 minutes. Bursting with flavor, this one-pot meal features hearty rigatoni, savory Italian sausage, and a luscious tomato cream sauce, all enhanced by fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, Tuscan Rigatoni promises to satisfy both young and adult palates alike. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, it is a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. Whip up this delightful dish tonight and enjoy the comforting embrace of homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)
- 15 oz tomato sauce (such as tomato pasta sauce or marinara)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook crumbled sausage for about 5 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg