Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Delight Recipe
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, a creamy sauce, and fresh spinach. It's perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly, then return the sausage and add Parmesan cheese.
- Mix in chopped spinach until wilted, then add the cooked rigatoni and toss to coat.
- Plate the dish and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of olive oil before serving.