Best 11 Baked Rigatoni With Swiss Chard And Sausage Recipes

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Baked rigatoni with swiss chard and sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of rigatoni pasta, swiss chard, sausage, and cheese creates a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy families.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RIGATONI



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An easy-to-make weeknight dinner with minimal cooking. Just throw everything together and let your oven do the rest.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1953.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD RIGATONI RECIPE



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tsp olive oil
3 Italian sausages , casings removed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch granulated sugar
1 cup rinsed drained canned navy beans
5 cups mezzi rigatoni or rigatoni pasta
8 cups chopped Swiss chard
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté sausages, breaking up with spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and hot pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in beans. (Make-ahead: Let cool; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.) Meanwhile, in large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until still slightly firm in centre, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid. Add sauce, reserved cooking liquid and Swiss chard; toss to coat. Transfer to 10-cup (2.5 L) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; cover with greased foil. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly and browned, about 10 minutes.

BAKED RIGATONI & SAUSAGE



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To serve a dozen people without any extra effort, simply double this recipe and prepare two of these hearty pasta bakes. -Elaine Neukirch, Genoa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni
5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), sliced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and wine., Drain rigatoni; add to sausage mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled pasta mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little spaghetti sauce if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE RIGATONI BAKE



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This casserole combines all of our favorite Italian flavors, but the fresh mozzarella really sets it apart! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
5 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and pepper over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Add rigatoni and toss to coat., In each of 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes, layer one-fourth of the rigatoni mixture and one-fourth of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-35 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.) Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

RIGATONI WITH SWISS CHARD



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Swiss chard cooked with garlic and wine is a highlight of thispasta dish with ricotta and toasted pinenuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound rigatoni, or other tubular pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves cut into 1/2-inch strips and stems cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) pine nuts, toasted
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt and the pasta; cook 3 minutes less than package indicates. Drain.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat about 1 minute. Add garlic and shallots; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in chard, lemon zest, wine, 1 teaspoon salt, and the red pepper flakes; season with pepper. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chard has just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta, ricotta, and pine nuts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide among 4 serving dishes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE



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Butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, merguez sausage, and shallots are roasted together to make a spectacular sweet-and-savory sauce. Don't forget to deglaze the sheet pan with pasta water for even more flavor!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (4 cups)
1 pound cherry tomatoes
12 ounces merguez or hot Italian sausage links (about 4)
6 small shallots, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound rigatoni
1/4 cup packed shredded fresh basil, plus whole leaves for serving
12 ounces mozzarella, grated (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in top third. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss squash, tomatoes, sausage, and shallots with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until squash is golden and sausage is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer sausage to a cutting board; let cool slightly, then slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Return pasta to pot with sausage, squash, and basil. Add 1/2 cup pasta water to sheet and scrape up browned bits; add to pot. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water as needed; season with salt and pepper. Set oven to broil and transfer pasta mixture to sheet. Top with cheese; broil until melted and browned in spots, 2 minutes. Top with basil leaves; serve.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND FENNEL



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This is a deliciously sweet and spicy baked rigatoni recipe that I whipped up, and thought I'd share.

Provided by Boog

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound hot Italian sausage links
1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 bulb fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Fry the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat, turning frequently until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the skillet, cool slightly and slice into rounds. Add the garlic, fennel and onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, then add the roasted red peppers, basil, sliced sausage and pasta sauce. Heat through over low heat until warmed.
  • Combine the pasta with the sauce and vegetables in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses over the top. Garnish with a few fennel leaves left from the bulb. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil. Set the oven to broil, and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

RIGATONI WITH SWISS CHARD AND SAUSAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk (not skim)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Grated zest of 2 lemons
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Wipe the Dutch oven clean; add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk to the chard mixture and bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Stir in the sausage, parmesan, lemon zest and a few grinds of pepper. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot and toss, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 calorie, Fat 37 grams, Cholesterol 75 milligrams, Sodium 910 milligrams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams

BAKED RIGATONI WITH RICOTTA, SWISS CHARD AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPE



BAKED RIGATONI WITH RICOTTA, SWISS CHARD AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE Recipe image

Provided by KathiecooksandRobeats

Number Of Ingredients 22

Sauce:
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 500 g good-quality Italian sausage, mild or hot
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano pinch or more of hot pepper flakes
few glugs of red wine
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes
small handful of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
1 500g tub of ricotta cheese (not low fat) 1 egg
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil pinch hot pepper flakes
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 bunch Swiss chard or spinach
chopped salt and pepper
3 cups (750 mL) shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until it's still a little firm (about 7 minutes) - it will cook more in the oven. Drain, and set aside. 2. To make the sauce, heat a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the oil. Squeeze the sausage out of the casings, and cook until no longer pink inside, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped onion and garlic, herbs and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onions are translucent. 3. Add the glugs of wine, if you wish, let reduce for a bit, then add the crushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, honey and a little salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring now and again. Adjust the seasonings. 4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, basil and red pepper flakes. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high and add olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent and then add the chard. Cook until soft. Let cool a bit, then add to the cheese mixture. To assemble: In a large, deep 3L casserole dish, lay down some sauce, then half noodles, then the ricotta filling, then remaining noodles, remaining sauce and finish with the mozzarella. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with crusty bread and a big salad. Makes lots for 8.

BAKED RIGATONI AND SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Baked Rigatoni and Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     European

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (8 ounce) cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (26 1/4 ounce) cup ricotta cheese
3 (30 ounce) cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until brown on all sides.
  • Remove from pan; slice into thin pieces.
  • Return meat to pan; add onion and garlic.
  • Cook until onion is tender; drain.
  • Stir in hot pasta and ricotta cheese; blend well.
  • Pour 1 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Spread one-third pasta mixture over sauce; cover with 1 cup spaghetti sauce.
  • Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese over sauce.
  • Repeat layers of pasta mixture, sauce, and cheeses twice, ending with Parmesan Cheese.
  • Cover, bake at 400 degrees F.
  • for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD RIGATONI



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I have enjoyed Swiss Chard, but never saw it magically disappear into a recipe until I tried this one, from Canadian Living Nov 2009. I am putting my version here for safekeeping.

Provided by annlouise

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup grape tomatoes (optional -- I used yellow)
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed (I used pinto)
1 lb rigatoni pasta
10 cups swiss chard, chopped (stems too!)
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil over med-hi heat; brown sausages, breaking up with spoon, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and hot pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, salt and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in beans.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water until still firm in center. Drain, reserving 1/2 c cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot with reserved liquid, sauce and chard; toss to coat. Transfer to baking dish (9x13).
  • Sprinkle with cheeses; cover with greased foil.
  • Bake in 375 oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake about 10 more minutes or until bubbly and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.8, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 1432.3, Carbohydrate 66.7, Fiber 10, Sugar 6.3, Protein 29.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for ripe vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality Swiss chard.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Rigatoni should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and lose its shape.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are tender: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more enjoyable to eat.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use will also make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a flavorful cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, fontina, or Parmesan.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily adapt it to your own taste. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or spices.

Conclusion:

Baked rigatoni with Swiss chard and sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new pasta dish to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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