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Italian Sausage Pasta

Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 900
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz rigatoni
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, rigatoni, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Add spinach by the handful and stir until wilted, then stir in heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and pink.
  5. Ladle into bowls, top with Parmesan, and serve hot.

Notes

The pasta will soak up sauce as it sits; add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to loosen it. For the best texture, use a heavy Dutch oven that distributes heat evenly.