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One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

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Create this easy, comforting Italian sausage pasta in one pot. This recipe delivers rich, creamy flavor and requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the rigatoni pasta, diced tomatoes (with juice), and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Serve the creamy sausage pasta immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute Italian sausage with smoked sausage or chicken sausage for different flavor profiles.
  • For a spicy sausage pasta, use hot Italian sausage or add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • This one-pan pasta dinner works well with penne or rotini if you do not have rigatoni.

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