Italian Sausage and Chorizo Rigatoni: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring Italian sausage and chorizo in a flavorful rigatoni dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 8 ounces chorizo
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage and chorizo over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cooked rigatoni, mixing until well combined.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover until cheese is melted.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage, Chorizo, Rigatoni, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner