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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni (One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal)

Creamy Chicken Rigatoni

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Creamy Chicken Rigatoni is a delightful one-pan meal that brings the rich, comforting flavors of Italian cuisine directly to your table in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-make dish features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, complemented by savory chicken sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, you can whip this up with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 oz crumbled chicken sausage
  • 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
  • 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 coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add crumbled chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce.
  4. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente; stir occasionally.
  5. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
  6. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Author: Megan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg