This baked rigatoni is a delicious dish for a crowd. It can easily be halved or divided into two pans–one to eat and one to freeze unbaked.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pounds mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
- 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ½ (16 ounce) packages rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- aluminum foil
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sausage; stir to break up lumps and cook until lightly browned and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Step 2
Add undrained tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, and parsley to the pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, for 25 minutes.
Step 3
While the sauce is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool water, and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Step 5
Uncover the sauce and increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 6
Add 2/3 of the sauce to the pasta; toss to combine. Stir in mozzarella cheese and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour remaining sauce over top, and cover with aluminum foil.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes longer.
Cook’s Notes:
If you like it spicy, use 1 pound mild Italian sausage and 1 pound hot Italian sausage. For a healthier version, use turkey sausage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 580 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat11g | 55% |
Cholesterol63mg | 21% |
Sodium1326mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate54g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein32g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium437mg | 34% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium332mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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