Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of baked rigatoni with sausage, a recipe that brings family and friends together around the table. This dish features layers of al dente rigatoni, savory Italian sausage, and a trio of creamy cheeses, all enveloped in rich marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this cheesy masterpiece is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large baking dish.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it into pieces.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rigatoni with ricotta and half of the mozzarella until well combined.
- Layer half of the rigatoni mixture in the baking dish followed by half of the sausage sauce; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg