Description
Italian Sausage Rigatoni with Spicy Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or a quick weeknight meal. This rich and creamy pasta dish is highlighted by the savory depth of Italian sausage and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. With vibrant spinach and fresh Parmesan cheese, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this easy-to-make recipe that promises to delight every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the crumbled Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and fresh spinach; cook until fragrant and spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously to combine; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until melted and smooth.
- Gently fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce, heating together for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg