CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION PASTA FAKE-BAKE

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Chicken Sausage, Pepper and Onion Pasta Fake-Bake image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound rigatoni
Salt
1 pound cooked chicken sausages
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
Ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock, a couple of glugs
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, (recommended: San Marzano)
Handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil, 10 leaves, torn or shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at table

Steps:

  • Place a pot of water on the stove to boil for pasta. When the water boils, salt it and cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it. Prick sausages with a fork. Place chicken sausages in a large skillet and add 1 inch of water. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, 1 turn of the pan. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat a little. Allow all the liquid to cook away then brown and crisp the casings, 5 to 6 minutes. Preheat broiler. While pasta and sausage cook, heat a deep skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and season with salt and pepper. When the sausages are cooked through, slice them on an angle and add them to the peppers and onions. Cook together until peppers and onions are tender and sliced sausages are crisp at edges then deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken stock. Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a bubble, reduce heat to low. Drain rigatoni and return to warm pot. Add ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, parsley and basil and half of the Parmigiano, a couple of handfuls, stir to combine. To assemble the "fake bake," place half the sausage, peppers, onions and sauce in the bottom of a flameproof baking dish. Top with all of the pasta and then the remaining sausage and sauce. Cover the top of the dish with the grated Parmigiano and place until broiler 2 minutes to brown cheese and set pasta.;

sweet sana
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Gemma Wilson
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage.


Tridib Mukherjee
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Matovu Tebagalika
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken sausage, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing.


Sumaiya Hasan
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loves it!


Kevin Osaile
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I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Marvin Mbazira
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Delicious!


Khawas Khan12
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple, yet elegant. I served it to my friends and they raved about it.


Mahmood Ansar
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I was skeptical at first, but this dish really surprised me. It's packed with flavor and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alexander Ocloo
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I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this one is no exception. It's quick, easy, and cleanup is a breeze!


Sydney Sterling
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This dish is a hit with my family! They love the combination of flavors and textures. I often double the recipe so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


ROMAA
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This recipe is an absolute winner! It's easy to follow, and the results are fantastic. The pasta is cooked al dente, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. I used Italian sausage instead of chicken sausage, and it turned out great!


Alom Hassan
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Wow! This pasta dish is a game-changer! The chicken sausage, peppers, and onions are cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra kick, and it was divine.