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One Pan Rigatoni Sausage Bake

Italian sausage, rigatoni and cheese are simmered in a hearty roasted garlic sauce then baked to perfection.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Calories 615kcal
Author Dee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 15- oz jar Ragu Homestyle Roasted Garlic Sauce
  • 2 ½ cups uncooked rigatoni
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 4 cups shredded Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage until brown
  • Add the pasta, sauce and water, cover and cook over high heat, stirring frequently until pasta begins to soften (Don't overcook)
  • Remove pan from heat, add olive oil to a 13 X 9 baking dish
  • Spoon half the mixture in the pan, and top with 2 cups cheese
  • Spoon remaining pasta mixture over the cheese layer, and top with remaining 2 cups cheese
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbling, cheese is melted and pasta is cooked

Notes

The sauce might seem runny at first, but it thickens up as it bakes

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 2.3mg