Description
Baked Sausage and Cheese Rigatoni is a creamy, comforting dish that combines savory sausage and gooey cheese in a delightful casserole, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked.
- Stir in marinara sauce and half of the mozzarella until melted.
- Combine rigatoni with the sausage mixture in a bowl.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg