Easy Baked Rigatoni

By srumbel

This Baked Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight dinner. The Italian Sausage gives it just the right amount of kick.
from thegirlwhoateeverything.com

Ingredients

• 12 oz rigatoni pasta
• 3 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place back in the pot.
Add the sausage to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain and add to the pasta.
Discard the leftover grease and add the olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the onion mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture and toss together.
Add the marinara, ½ cup of the mozzarella, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan. Toss together until combined.
Pour mixture in to the prepared dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Cool slightly and serve.

Serves 6