Easy Sausage Rigatoni with Spinach
A quick and comforting sausage rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with tender spinach and savory Italian sausage — an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Colander
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Sausage Rigatoni
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can substitute cream or ricotta for a creamier sauce, or use spicy sausage for extra heat.