Kickin Baked Rigatoni Recipes

BAKED RIGATONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, sauce, paste, water, mushrooms, parsley, garlic and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with butter. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. Stir into rigatoni mixture. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish; top with tomato mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

KICKIN' BAKED RIGATONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, cook sausage, onion and mushrooms in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring frequently; drain. Add both crushed and undrained tomatoes to sausage mixture; mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add sausage mixture and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover with aluminum foil sprayed lightly with cooking spray, sprayed-side down. Bake 20 minutes or until hot.

KICKIN' BAKED RIGATONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cook sausage, onions, and mushrooms until meat is browned. Drain off fat.
• Add both tomatoes to meat mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered. Stir in cooked pasta.
• Stir in 1/2 of mozzarella cheese and all of parmesan. Toss well.
• Pour into 9 X 13" pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

BAKED RIGATONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and sugar. Season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add rigatoni, and cook, stirring occasionally, 9 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse under cool water until cool. Set aside.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up any large pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta with half of the mozzarella. Stir to combine. Season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper.
• To assemble, spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add half of the rigatoni in an even layer. Spread with 1/2 cup sauce, ricotta mixture, sausage, and 1 cup more sauce. Top with remaining rigatoni, and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Any remaining sauce may be reheated and served on the side or reserved for another use. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top to cover. Place baking dish on a baking sheet, and transfer to oven. Bake until bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

EASY BAKED RIGATONI RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place back in the pot.
• Add the sausage to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain and add to the pasta.
• Discard the leftover grease and add the olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the onion mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture and toss together.
• Add the marinara, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Toss together until combined.
• Pour mixture into the prepared dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Cool slightly and serve.