Creamy Sausage Rigatoni with Spinach
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring rigatoni, Italian sausage, and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta & Sauce
- 12 oz Rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup Tomato cream sauce
Meat & Veggies
- 8 oz Italian sausage Sliced
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Seasoning & Garnish
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Cooking
- Add sliced Italian sausage to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Pour in the tomato cream sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the cooked rigatoni, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.