Cheesy Beef and Italian Sausage Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Sauce
A comforting dish combining beef, Italian sausage, and creamy garlic butter sauce with rigatoni and spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 10 ounces frozen spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the frozen spinach to the skillet and stir until heated through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring until combined.
- Mix in the cooked rigatoni pasta, then stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
To save time, prepare ingredients in advance. Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference. Consider adding more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg