We are SO excited to introduce to you our friend Christy’s new book, The Girl Who Ate Everything
. If you follow her blog, you know that she shares the same belief we do about recipes – they should be quick, simple, and taste delicious!
From fabulous breakfasts to delicious appetizers, main dishes, and desserts – Christy’s recipes are perfect for busy moms and are made with ingredients you already have on hand! Plus, each recipe has a photo, so you can see what you’re making (that’s our favorite!). It took me forever to pick JUST ONE recipe to share, but I finally settled on the Easy Baked Rigatoni. My husband gave it 5 stars and two thumbs way up!
Serves: 6 people
Easy Baked Rigatoni Recipe
This Baked Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight dinner. The Italian Sausage gives it just the right amount of kick.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 3 spicy Italian sausages casings removed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and place back in the pot.
- Add the sausage to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain and add to the pasta.
- Discard the leftover grease and add the olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes or until veggies are soft. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the onion mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture and toss together.
- Add the marinara, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Toss together until combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Cool slightly and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 550 kcal · Carbohydrates: 51 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 28 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Cholesterol: 65 mg · Sodium: 1193 mg · Potassium: 671 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 677 IU · Vitamin C: 18 mg · Calcium: 228 mg · Iron: 3 mg
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