Description
A comforting dish featuring hearty sausage, tender pasta, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 15 oz Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 8 oz rigatoni (uncooked)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add crumbled sausage, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- 2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream, mixing well.
- 3. Add uncooked rigatoni and bring to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 4. Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt for a couple of minutes.
- 5. If the sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- 6. Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.