Description
Hearty Italian rigatoni with sausage delivers bold flavors from Tuscany’s rustic kitchens. Savory pasta promises comfort and satisfaction for hungry diners seeking authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) Italian sausage, crumbled
- 8 oz (226 g) rigatoni, uncooked
- 5 oz (142 g) fresh spinach
- 15 oz (425 g) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or herbs de provence
- Salt, to taste
- Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a flavorful foundation for the dish.
- Sausage Integration: Crumble Italian sausage into the hot oil, browning thoroughly and developing deep, rich flavors while stirring occasionally.
- Pasta Fusion: Combine rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce with the cooked sausage in the same skillet.
- Cooking Process: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered, allowing ingredients to meld and pasta to tenderize for 12 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Final Touches: Incorporate fresh spinach leaves, folding gently until wilted and creating a vibrant, creamy texture; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serving: Transfer the aromatic, steaming pasta into serving bowls, presenting a comforting and robust meal ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality Italian sausage for maximum flavor depth and authentic taste profile.
- Fat Management: Drain excess sausage grease to prevent dish from becoming overly greasy while retaining rich meat fragments.
- Pasta Precision: Cook rigatoni directly in the sauce for enhanced flavor absorption and perfectly tender texture.
- Seasoning Strategy: Taste and adjust seasonings at the end to personalize heat level and salt balance, ensuring a perfectly customized dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 711
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 51 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg