Description
A comforting Italian dish featuring rigatoni pasta, savory sausage, and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix the spinach into the sauce, cooking just until wilted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the creamy sausage mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding roasted vegetables or different cheeses for a creative twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy, Rigatoni, Italian Sausage, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner