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Easy One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

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Make this comforting, rich Italian sausage pasta in just one pot. This recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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 shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the rigatoni pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. The pasta should be tender and most of the liquid 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 immediately for a delicious, easy dinner idea with sausage.

Notes

  • For a spicy sausage pasta, use hot Italian sausage or add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • If you prefer a different shape, this recipe works well with penne or rotini pasta instead of rigatoni.
  • This one-pot sausage pasta recipe cleans up fast, saving you time on busy weeknights.

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