Description
A rich, creamy one-skillet pasta dish with tender halal Italian sausage, tomato-infused cream sauce, and fresh spinach. Rigatoni cooks directly in the sauce to absorb bold flavors, making this weeknight meal fast and satisfying.
Ingredients
Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
Halal Italian sausage (turkey or chicken), crumbled (15 oz)
Rigatoni, uncooked (8 oz)
Chicken broth, low sodium (1 cup)
Heavy cream, full fat (1 cup)
Garlic, fresh minced (4 cloves)
Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon)
Tomato sauce (15 oz)
Fresh spinach, baby (5 oz)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, optional (to taste)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat
Add halal Italian sausage; cook 5 minutes, breaking apart
Drain excess grease
Add uncooked rigatoni, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet
Stir until evenly coated and bring to a boil
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce thickens
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using)
Serve immediately
Notes
Use penne or ziti as pasta substitutes
Add 1/4 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity if desired
Cook time may vary depending on pasta brand
Adjust salt based on sausage saltiness
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg