Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal with creamy sausage rigatoni, fresh spinach, and a rich tomato cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach. Toss until spinach wilts.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for more spice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
