FOUR CHEESE SAUSAGE RIGATONI RECIPE - (4.8/5)

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Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16-ounce) package rigatoni pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in purée
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) carton whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, divided
1 (4-ounce) log fresh goat cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Fresh basil, torn, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 6-quart stockpot, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a bowl. In same stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with red pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add cream; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, goat cheese, egg and seasonings. Stir rigatoni into meat sauce. Spread 3 cups into each of two greased 11x7-inch baking dishes. Top each with half of cheese mixture, then half of remaining pasta mixture. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Freeze option: Prepare casseroles without mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; freeze cheeses separately in resealable plastic freezer bags. Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Hayden Thompson
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Tshebedi Mathibe
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Mairaj Bts
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This recipe looks amazing!


Hamzi Shah
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe!


M ahsan Bhatti
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Yum!


Kala
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The sausage and cheese were so flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jin X
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sausage and cheese were flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. I will try making it again with a milder sausage next time.


Hasan Soomro
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The sausage and cheese were so flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arturo Hernandez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The sausage and cheese were so flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tripht Kalra
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This was delicious! I used a spicy sausage and it gave the dish a nice kick. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


mudassar hussain
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Just made this recipe and it was a hit with my family! The sausage and cheese combination was perfect, and the rigatoni cooked up perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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