Baked Rigatoni

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F Lightly oil a very deep 2 1/2 quart baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3. 3

   In a large frying pan over med-high heat, warm 2 Tbs olive oil.

4. 4

   Add the sausage to the pan and saute, breaking up, until browned.

5. 5

   Drain any excess oil from the pan.

6. 6

   Stir in the marinara sauced and olives and set aside.

7. 7

   Add the salt and pasta to the boiling water.

8. 8

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is NOT QUITE al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions.

9. 9

   Drain.

10. 10

    Return the pasta to the pot and gently stir in the tomato-sausage mixture and the ricotta cheese.

11. 11

    Spread in the prepared dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

12. 12

    Bake until the cheese is golden, about 25 minutes.

13. 13

    Let cool 5 minutes, then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.