Easy Italian Sausage and Rigatoni

Easy Italian Sausage and Rigatoni

Italian staples like sausage, pasta, marinara sauce, and 3 kinds of cheese come together easily in this delicious dinner that's easy to make and perfect for any busy weeknight.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Calories
673 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
Step 3
Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
Combine spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sausage and onion mixture; stir until well combined. Add pasta and carefully mix until well incorporated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Easy Italian Sausage and Rigatoni
Easy Italian Sausage and Rigatoni
Easy Italian Sausage and Rigatoni

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 4 cups spaghetti sauce
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

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