Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni Delight Indulge in this rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring sweet Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce that brings everything together beautifully. Ingredients 8 ounces Rigatoni pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet ground Italian sausage 1 chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 1 ½ cups Half and Half ½ cup chicken stock 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes drained 1 cup fresh baby spinach ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions, drain, and set aside. Drain the diced tomatoes as well. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the sausage and onion until browned. Transfer the sausage mixture to a plate, then add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Prepare the creamy sauce by adding the Half and Half, chicken stock, and grated Parmesan cheese to the garlic in the skillet. Stir well and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes. Incorporate the red pepper flakes, salt, dried Italian seasoning, chopped tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach is wilted. Return the cooked sausage and onions to the skillet, along with the rigatoni. Mix everything together and cook on low for 5 minutes. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley on top if desired. Serve immediately.
