Rigatoni and Sausage Bake

Karen=^..^='s Note:

This is a yummy Italian dish that is quick and easy to make but hearty and rich. Pick up some Italian bread and enjoy!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ lb of small rigatoni pasta , uncooked (half box)
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 cups spaghetti sauce (jar or home made)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese , divided

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
3. Over medium heat, cook sausage and onions in a skillet until sausage is cooked through.
4. Cut sausage into thin slices.
5. In a large bowl, stir together pasta, sausage mixture, 2 1/2 cups sauce, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and 2 tbl Parmesan cheese until well combined.
6. Spread mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Reviews

[Hen]

so yummy! It's on my monthly list to make again and again!

[Karin Jensen]

although i am clueless about buying sausages, went on the q & a section and everyone was SO helpful!! This recipe received a 5 star from my husband who is MAJORLY picky!!!! The group members in the q & a says that Karen's recipes are one of the best on the site!!! Thank you!

[janice brady]

Oh My Gosh, this was sooo good. Even though I live in Florida it does occasionally get cold here. Since we are having a freeze warning the next few nights, I thought this sounded like a good recipe in the chilly weather. The Hubby and Son loved it, I figured ti would be good with the reviews I read. Karen, Thank you again.....