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This Easy One-Pot Dinner Is Pure Italian Comfort Food
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5.0 (280)|(2 Reviews)Spicy Italian sausage, rigatoni, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach simmered in a velvety garlic cream sauce.
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By Haley Scarpino (Recipe Developer)•Published May 13, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Haley Scarpino🔥 540 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Zero strainers needed—pasta absorbs flavorful broth directly as it cooks.
- Savory Italian sausage and sweet sun-dried tomatoes create incredible depth.
5-STAR COMFORT
This Easy One-Pot Dinner Is Pure Italian Comfort Food
All the pasta cooks right in the sauce with chicken broth, browned Italian sausage, and cream. The starchy pasta cooking liquid naturally thickens the sauce into an ultra-creamy restaurant-quality glaze.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings6 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 12 oz dry rigatoni or penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth & 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced & 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach & 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
1
Brown sausage and garlic
In a Dutch oven, brown sausage for 7 mins, breaking into bite-size pieces. Add garlic for 1 min.
2
Simmer pasta directly in broth
Add broth, cream, pasta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 mins until pasta is al dente.
3
Fold in spinach and cheese
Stir in baby spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and silky.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Stir occasionally during cooking so pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories540 kcal
Protein24g
Carbs48g
Total Fat28g
Sodium: 780mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
