Italian Stuffed Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Italian Stuffed Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped onion; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste; 1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can plum tomatoes; 4 c. water; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 3/4 lb. rigatoni; 3/4 c. bread crumbs; 1 lb. sausage, chopped; 1/3 c. milk; 1/3 c. grated Italian cheese; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can plum tomatoes
4 c. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
3/4 lb. rigatoni
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1 lb. sausage, chopped
1/3 c. milk
1/3 c. grated Italian cheese
1 egg

1
Saute onion in hot oil until soft; add tomato paste, tomatoes and water; stir well.
2
Add seasonings, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3
While sauce is cooking, cook rigatoni in 5-quarts of salted water for 10 minutes.
4
Drain; rinse with cold water; drain well.
5
Remove casing from sausage; break up meat and brown well.
6
Add bread crumbs, milk and egg; mix well.
7
Stuff each rigatoni with filling.
8
Layer sauce and rigatoni into large casserole dish.
9
Sprinkle with cheese.
10
Bake in moderate oven (350u00b0) for 35 to 45 minutes.
11
Serve at once.

282

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. chopped onion, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste, 1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Italian Stuffed Rigatoni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Stuffed Rigatoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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