Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: The Best Comfort Food for Home Cooks
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delicious creamy sausage rigatoni, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic; cook until sausage is browned.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix well and cook until slightly thickened.
- Stir in spinach and cooked rigatoni; mix until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe