Description
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or a satisfying weeknight dinner. This dish features layers of hearty pasta, savory sausage, and melty cheese, all baked to perfection in rich marinara sauce. With every bite, you’ll experience an explosion of flavors that feels like a warm embrace. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced sausage and minced garlic; sauté until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook rigatoni until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni with ricotta and half of the mozzarella. Gently fold in sausage mixture and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg