SPICY BAKED RIGATONI

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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Mozzarella     Sausage     Family Reunion     Potluck     Parade     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 each sweet and hot Italian sausages, casings removed
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 cups of your favorite prepared marinara sauce
2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn coarsely
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
12 ounces mozzarella (make 6 slices and dice the remainder)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
  • 2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the sausages and cook, breaking them up into clumps, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
  • 3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the sausages along with the marinara sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, pepper flakes, diced mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover the top with the mozzarella slices.
  • 4. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pasta is heated through, about 20 minutes.

Herlbrighter Boakye
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I would not recommend this recipe. The sauce was too watery and the pasta was mushy.


felicia Santo
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This dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland and the pasta was a bit too al dente for my taste.


Md master Ali
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Noa Kyando
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal, but it was worth the effort. The flavors were incredible.


Drunk Monkey
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The pasta was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Vanessa Cossa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Aliyu Lawal
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta and sauces and it always turns out great.


Mobolaji Rabiu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Madisyn Carlson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce and tender pasta are a perfect combination.


Zakir Chandio
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This dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect.


shafat chudry
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The rigatoni is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy.


Nharna Awuah
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This spicy baked rigatoni was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.