Sausage Rigatoni Bake
20 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Rigatoni is a tube shaped pasta like penne or ziti, but bigger. This baked pasta is a lot like lasagna, hearty and full of flavor, but easier to put together and on the table in under an hour! Leftovers can easily be frozen for easy meals later on. Make it tonight!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or mild, casings removed
1 can Red Gold® Canned Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic & Onions 14.5 oz
1 can Red Gold® Canned Tomato Sauce 15 oz
1 can Red Gold® Canned Tomato Paste 6 oz
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step one
Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and saute until fragrant.
Step two
Add sausage and stir to break up and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Step three
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, fennel, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper; stir to combine. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavors.
Step four
Combine the pasta with the meat sauce, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and spoon mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Step five
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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