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Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 850
A hearty and cheesy baked pasta dish featuring spicy Italian sausage, perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (or mild)
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup provolone cheese (sliced or shredded)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • optional Olive oil (for cooking sausage)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Cook sausage until browned; remove and set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pan.
  • Add marinara, heavy cream, and sausage; simmer briefly. Cook pasta until al dente, then combine with sauce.
  • Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake until bubbly and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a crispy top.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cheese, pasta, Sausage