With Italian sausage, onions, peppers, and mozzarella cheese, the Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Bake is loaded with flavor and will definitely satisfy your hunger.
8oz.bag of Shredded Parmesan Cheeseyou can use a mix of Parmesan, Romano Cheese
4Italian Sausage Linkssliced
Instructions
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.
When they are almost done cooking, add your onions and peppers. 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.
Once it’s heated through, 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.