Baked rigatoni with sausage

Baked rigatoni with sausage

A comforting main course of baked rigatoni with sausage, flavored with garlic and onion, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This dish is hearty and delicious, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner. It is a good source of protein and calcium, and can be enjoyed as a special meal during holidays or gatherings.

Ingredients

fresh basil

fresh basil

1 leaf

black pepper

black pepper

6 servings

canned tomatoes

canned tomatoes

793.79 g

fresh bel gioioso mozzarella

fresh bel gioioso mozzarella

453.59 g

whole garlic clove

whole garlic clove

3

italian sausages

italian sausages

340.19 g

kosher salt

kosher salt

6 servings

extra virgin olive oil

extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp

onion

onion

1 large

parmigiano reggiano

parmigiano reggiano

100 g

rigatoni

rigatoni

453.59 g

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat for the pasta.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until brown, but not fully cooked.
  • Drain sausage and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the onion and garlic, and cook until translucent ( 3 to 4 minutes).
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices into a bowl and crush with your hands to break them up; pour tomatoes into the skillet with the basil and cook it down until slightly thickened (about 15 minutes).
  • Add the rigatoni to the boiling water, give it a stir, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, it should be slightly firm as it will cook further in the oven. Ladle out 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and reserve; then drain the rigatoni.Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Add the tomato sauce, rigatoni, and the reserved pasta water to the baking dish. Break up half the mozzarella over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix with a spoon. Dust with the Parmigiano and drizzle with more olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Spread the remaining mozzarella in an even layer over the top and continue to bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition:

844 kcal

Carbs

71 g

Fat

42 g

Protein

43 g

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