Sausage Bake

By á-1333

Festival Sausage Bake is huge and hearty. Its large portions and smorgasbord of ingredients will remind you of the big pasta bakes your mom used to make.

Ingredients

• 1 pound rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 pounds hot Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 medium-sized onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, peppers, onions, and garlic, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through and peppers and onions are tender, stirring occasionally.

3.Drain sausage mixture, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta, spaghetti sauce, and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake 20 minutes.

4.Remove foil; sprinkle sausage bake with mozzarella cheese then bake 10 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.