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One Pot Italian Sausage Rigatoni

One Pot Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Easy one pot Italian sausage rigatoni is a creamy 30-minute dinner with marinara, Parmesan, and minimal cleanup for busy weeknights.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 serving

Calories: 549 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon - olive oil
  • 1 pound - sweet Italian sausage
  • 4 cloves - garlic
  • ½ teaspoon - Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon - red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup - tomato paste
  • 1 pound - rigatoni pasta
  • 1 can - tomatoes
  • 1 jar - marinara sauce
  • 2 cup - chicken broth
  • ½ cup - heavy cream
  • ½ cup - parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the rigatoni, diced tomatoes (do not drain), marinara sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente and the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  5. When the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil, optional. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Energy: 549 kcal | Total Fat: 27 g | Saturated: 10 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 65 mg | Total Carbs: 56 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 10 g | Proteins: 22 g | Sodium: 1,318 mg | Polyunsaturated: 5 g | Monounsaturated: 11 g

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