Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe
This Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe. Is the ultimate comfort food. Blending savory Italian sausage. With a creamy tomato sauce. That clings to every ridge of the rigatoni. The addition of fresh spinach. Not only adds a nutritious boost. But also a burst of color. That makes the dish. As visually appealing. As it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect for those nights. When you want a hearty, home-cooked meal. Without spending hours in the kitchen. This dish has quickly become a family favorite. Offering a balance of flavors. That’s both comforting and satisfying.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 15 ounces of crumbled Italian sausage
- 8 ounces of uncooked rigatoni
- 1 c of chicken broth
- 1 c of heavy cream
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tsp of Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
- 15 ounces of tomato sauce such as marinara or your favorite pasta sauce
- 5 ounces of fresh spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Over medium heat. In a large, deep skillet.
- Add the crumbled sausage. And cook for about 5 minutes. Breaking it apart as it cooks. Until fully browned. Drain any excess fat or liquid.
- In the same skillet. Add the uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
- Stir well. And bring the mixture to a boil. Over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the skillet. And let the pasta cook. For 10 to 15 minutes. Stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Until the pasta is "al dente."
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. And cook, stirring frequently. For a couple of minutes. Until it wilts to your liking.
- Alternatively, remove the skillet from the heat. Place the spinach on top of the pasta. And cover the skillet. With the lid. Let the spinach wilt. In the residual heat. For about 4 minutes, then stir.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce. Cook a bit longer.
- Once done, mix everything well. Remove from the heat. And season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Tip: Adjust the salt. Based on the saltiness of your sausage. You might not need to add extra. If the sausage is already well-seasoned.
Notes
Making this Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe gluten-free is a breeze. Simply swap out the regular rigatoni. For your favorite gluten-free pasta. Many brands offer gluten-free options. That cooks up just as deliciously. And hold the sauce beautifully. Be sure to check. That your chicken broth. And Italian sausage. Are also gluten-free. Some store-bought varieties. Can contain hidden gluten. With these easy substitutions. You can enjoy all the comforting flavors of this dish. Without any gluten-related worries.