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The Ultimate Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) Your Family Will Crave

The Ultimate Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal) Your Family Will Crave
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This One-Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a restaurant-quality, weeknight comfort meal made in just 30 minutes! Juicy Italian sausage, tender rigatoni, a creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach come together in a single pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 15 oz (425 g) Italian sausage, crumbled

  • 8 oz (225 g) rigatoni, uncooked

  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)

  • 15 oz (425 g) tomato sauce or marinara

  • 5 oz (140 g) fresh spinach

  • Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste

  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Cook sausage: Heat olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook 5 minutes until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

  • Add pasta and sauce: To the skillet, add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.

  • Simmer: Cover skillet and cook 10–15 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.

  • Add spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted. Alternatively, remove from heat, cover, and let residual heat wilt spinach for 4 minutes.

  • Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, straight from the pan.

Notes

  • Prevent sticking: Stir frequently while cooking pasta to avoid it sticking to the pan.

  • Adjust thickness: Cook longer uncovered if you prefer a thicker sauce.

  • Spinach: Fresh spinach wilts quickly; adding it off-heat works well to preserve texture.

  • Salt carefully: Italian sausage can be salty; taste before adding extra salt.

  • One-pan convenience: Use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet for even cooking and minimal cleanup.

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