Italian Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

With Italian sausage, onions, peppers, and mozzarella cheese, the Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Bake is loaded with flavor and will definitely satisfy your hunger.

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Italian Sausage Pasta Bake

If you’re looking for a hearty and satisfying pasta dish, look no further than this Italian Sausage Rigatoni Bake.

With Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, onions, peppers, and mozzarella cheese, it’s loaded with flavor and will definitely satisfy your hunger.

What’s not to love about this Italian Sausage Pasta Bake? We’ve got all of our favorite Italian flavors packed into one delicious dish.

The rigatoni pasta is the perfect vessel for holding all of the deliciousness together.

And the best part is that it only takes 30 minutes to make!

Loaded with Italian sausage, onions, peppers, rigatoni, and cheese.

The whole family will love it! It’s easy to make so you can have dinner on the table in no time.

Italian Sausage Rigatoni Bake Ingredients

• Rigatoni Noodles
• Prego Sauce
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• Small onion, chopped
• Green Pepper, chopped
• Italian Seasoning
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese (you can use a mix of Parmesan, Romano Cheese)
• Italian Sausage Links, sliced (hot, sweet, or mild)

How Do You Keep Bananas From Turning Brown in Pudding

Bananas turn brown when exposed to the air. Covering the bananas with whipped topping will keep them from turning brown.

A trick I learned a long time ago to keep bananas from turning brown in the pudding was to soak them in lemon juice before adding them to the pudding or pie.

However, I never was a big fan of the taste. After more research, I found that you can soak them in lemon-lime soda and the carbonation will keep the bananas from turning brown.

Plus, the lemon-lime soda does not change up the flavor.

Does Homemade Banana Pudding Need to be Refrigerated

The simple answer is yes. Since the banana pudding is made with milk, it is best to keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve it.

Can I make the Southern Banana Pudding Ahead of Time

Yes, the pudding can be made ahead of time. However, don’t add the crushed Vanilla wafers or bananas to it until almost ready to serve. The vanilla wafers will get soggy.

Is Pudding Still Good After a Week

If you still have the banana pudding after a week, that’s a problem, lol. It doesn’t last for more than a day or two at the most in our house. However, I would get rid of it after 5 days.

Do You Serve Grandma’s Banana Pudding Hot or Cold

We normally serve this combination of pudding mixed with whipped cream, bananas, and ‘nilla wafers cold. Did you know that traditional southern banana pudding is served warm?

Can I Use a Different Type of Pasta

Yes, absolutely. If you want to use to shells or spirals, go right ahead. The type of noodle will not make a difference.

How to Make Italian Sausage Rigatoni Bake

Start by cooking your rigatoni noodles according to package directions al dente.

Slice your Italian Sausage into 1-inch pieces and fry until cooked through.

Add your onions and peppers when almost done cooking. Cook until cooked through.

When your noodles are done cooking, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Place back into pot. (I use my Ninja Foodi for the cooking of the noodles and putting together my Rigatoni bake.)

Add your Italian Sausage, onions, and peppers.

Add your Italian seasoning.

Dump in your jar of pasta sauce.

Add in your bag of shredded mozzarella cheese and a 3/4 bag of Parmesan. Save the remainder for the top of the finished pasta.

Finally, mix together until blended well while heating on low.

Cover the pot and let sit for about 10-15 minutes in order for the cheese to melt.

Serve in individual bowls topped with Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.

Serve with a side of garlic bread and enjoy!

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