Three Cheese Baked Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Baked Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta; 12 ounces, weight Ground MILD Italian Sausage; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced; 2 whole Large Zucchinis, Quartered And Sliced; 10 ounces, weight Crimini Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 jar Newman's Own Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce (24 Oz.) Or Your Favorite Favorite Sauce; 15 ounces, weight Low Fat Ricotta Cheese; 7 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Rigatoni Pasta
12 ounces, weight Ground MILD Italian Sausage
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
2 whole Large Zucchinis, Quartered And Sliced
10 ounces, weight Crimini Mushrooms, Sliced
1 jar Newman's Own Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce (24 Oz.) Or Your Favorite Favorite Sauce
15 ounces, weight Low Fat Ricotta Cheese
7 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Boil rigatoni in salted boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
3
While pasta is cooking, coat a large pan with olive oil and saute Italian sausage over medium to medium high heat until brown.
4
Remove sausage from pan, leaving juices in the pan.
5
Add onions to pan and cook until soft and the onions start to brown.
6
Add zucchinis and mushroom and saute until tender.
7
Add sausage back to the pan.
8
Add pasta sauce, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
9
Simmer for about 2 minutes and then add the ricotta and stir to combine.
10
Add half of the mozzarella cheese.
11
Turn off heat and stir to melt the mozzarella cheese.
12
Add pasta and stir to coat.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and pour the pasta into the dish.
15
Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese and bake for 15 minutes.
16
Serve with basil.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta, 12 ounces, weight Ground MILD Italian Sausage, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese 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.

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Three Cheese Baked Rigatoni

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Variations & substitutions

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