Maria'S Spicy Baked Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Maria'S Spicy Baked Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 each sweet and hot Italian sausages, casings removed; 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (#27 if you can get it); 2 cups of your favorite prepared marinara sauce; (See Mama's Old School Pasta Sauce); 2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn coarsely; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes; 1 lb mozzarella (make 6 slices and dice the remainder); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 each sweet and hot Italian sausages, casings removed
12 ounces rigatoni pasta (#27 if you can get it)
2 cups of your favorite prepared marinara sauce
(See Mama's Old School Pasta Sauce)
2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn coarsely
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1 lb mozzarella (make 6 slices and dice the remainder)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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1. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly oil a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
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2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add the sausages and cook, breaking them up into clumps, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
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3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the sausages along with the marinara sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, pepper flakes, diced mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover the top with the mozzarella slices.
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4. Bake until the cheese is melted and the pasta is heated through, about 20 minutes.

718

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 each sweet and hot Italian sausages, casings removed, 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (#27 if you can get it), 2 cups of your favorite prepared marinara sauce, and more.

Yes, Maria'S Spicy Baked 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!

Maria'S Spicy Baked Rigatoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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