How To Make Rigatoni Sausage Bake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni noodles
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rigatoni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
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Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Add cooked Italian sausage back to the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sausage mixture. Top with half of the cooked rigatoni noodles. Repeat layers, ending with the remaining sausage mixture on top.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
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Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 586kcal
- Total Fat : 33g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 95mg
- Sodium : 1381mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 28g
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