Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Rigatoni with Sausage and Spinach, where rich flavors meet creamy goodness. This easy-to-make dish features tender rigatoni enveloped in a luxurious sauce, highlighted by savory sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, each bite promises satisfaction and warmth. Experience culinary bliss that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Lower heat under the skillet; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until thickened.
- Add fresh spinach, stirring until wilted. Mix in cooked rigatoni, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg