Tuscan Rigatoni
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Tuscan Rigatoni, a creamy and satisfying pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This one-pot wonder combines al dente rigatoni with savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a luscious tomato cream sauce, all cooked together in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz uncooked rigatoni
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 813mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
Find it online: https://auntcooks.com/tuscan-rigatoni/