Description
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food that combines hearty pasta with savory sausage, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a delicious blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep and a delightful aroma filling your kitchen, this baked rigatoni is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add rigatoni and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 7-10 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir marinara sauce into the cooked sausage; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan; mix until creamy.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the rigatoni followed by half of the sausage mixture and spoonfuls of the cheese mixture; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg