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Cheesy Sausage Rigatoni

Cheesy Sausage Rigatoni
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yields
6 - 8 servings

This cheesy Italian sausage and fresh mozzarella rigatoni is like a warm hug on a dinner plate.

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ingredients

1
lb(s) rigatoni
1
onion, finely diced
2
Tbsp olive oil
1 ½
lb(s) Italian sausage
1
tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2
(25-oz) jars marinara sauce
2
(8-oz) balls fresh mozzarella, cut into large cubes
½
cup grated Parmesan
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish
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directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Saute the onions in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Crumble in the sausage, add the crushed red pepper and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the marinara sauce, mix everything together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

To assemble, add about 2 spoonfuls of the sauce–just enough to coat the bottom–to a baking dish. Then layer half of the cooled noodles, half of the mozzarella cubes and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the process: layer the remaining noodles, mozzarella and sauce, then top with the Parmesan. Cover and put in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.

Step 4

When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cook the rigatoni until heated through and bubbling, 25 minutes straight from the fridge, or 2 hours straight from the freezer. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.

Step 5

Cook’s Note: This dish can also be cooked immediately after assembling in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 350ºF.

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