SEVEN-LAYER RIGATONI

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Treat your family with this cheesy casserole made with pasta, sausage and veggies - perfect for Italian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (9 ounces)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray rectangular baking dish 13x9x2-inches, with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Mix tomatoes, garlic and basil.
  • Layer half each of the pasta, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese; repeat layers.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Aneela Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the pasta and the cheese, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Phanice Adema
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


walifah ridah
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll try it again with less chili powder.


Ar Abir
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I've never made a dish like this before, but it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried something new.


Saad is rooz
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Daniel Agyir Emmanuelson
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a lighter cheese.


nonhlanhla mdluli
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed the way they were cooked in this dish. They were soft and flavorful.


Tim O'Connell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I love that it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Gerald Smith
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I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out great! I'm so happy I found this recipe.


Jessica Pookie
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.


Ahmed Sb
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Teodora Acimov
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite go-to meals.


Korpan Islam
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Ruth Timothy
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile and I can easily customize it to my liking.


Jabulile Anna
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the end result was delicious! My family loved it.