Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni
4 servings Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and comforting pasta dish that’s bursting with flavor. This meal brings together savory sausage, tender rigatoni, and a velvety, cream-based sauce that clings to every bite. x saved Laura Rising Star November 13, 2024 20 min.20 min.1/5 20 min. 20 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Large Pot (8 QT or more)1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips)1x Colander1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (skillet)1x Wooden Spoon 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Large Pot (8 QT or more) 1x Tongs (preferably with silicone tips) 1x Colander 1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (skillet) 1x Wooden Spoon Directions: How to: Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions to just shy of al dente (a few minutes less than the package suggests). Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. In a large fry pan (skillet) over medium-high heat, melt together the butter and olive oil. Add the sausage, onions, and mushrooms. Cook until the sausage is browned, about 6 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the heavy cream. Lower the heat to medium. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the drained tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the spinach wilts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and pasta water to the skillet. Stir and simmer for a few minutes, until the pasta has thickened. Serve with additional grated parmesan. Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions to just shy of al dente (a few minutes less than the package suggests). Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions to just shy of al dente (a few minutes less than the package suggests). Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. In a large fry pan (skillet) over medium-high heat, melt together the butter and olive oil. Add the sausage, onions, and mushrooms. Cook until the sausage is browned, about 6 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. In a large fry pan (skillet) over medium-high heat, melt together the butter and olive oil. Add the sausage, onions, and mushrooms. Cook until the sausage is browned, about 6 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the heavy cream. Lower the heat to medium. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the heavy cream. Lower the heat to medium. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the drained tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the spinach wilts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the drained tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the spinach wilts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and pasta water to the skillet. Stir and simmer for a few minutes, until the pasta has thickened. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and pasta water to the skillet. Stir and simmer for a few minutes, until the pasta has thickened. Serve with additional grated parmesan. Serve with additional grated parmesan. About the Author: LauraRising Star # 12 28 Followers Published Recipes: 6Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: California, USAMember since: 2024-09-09 Published Recipes: 6 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: California, USA Member since: 2024-09-09 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. 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