Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: An Easy Indulgence for Dinner
A rich and creamy pasta dish that is perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage, cooking until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine the rigatoni with the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage instead of pork.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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