Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Easy One-Pot Meal in 30 Minutes
This creamy sausage rigatoni is a simple and delicious one-pot meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rigatoni and pour in enough water to cover the pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
- Mix in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, One-Pot Meal, 30-Minute Recipe