Description
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage is a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. With layers of al dente pasta, savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese, this dish creates a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for personalization, it’s bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, sausage mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg