FOUR-CHEESE SAUSAGE RIGATONI

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To make this twist on traditional baked pasta, we start with creamy goat cheese and build from there with mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. -Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Torn fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a bowl., In same stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with red pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add cream; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, goat cheese, egg and seasonings., Stir rigatoni into meat sauce. Spread 3 cups into each of two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Top each with half of cheese mixture, then half of remaining pasta mixture., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Freeze option: Prepare casseroles without mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; freeze cheeses separately in resealable plastic freezer bags. Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Kamar Eaton
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


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This is my favorite pasta dish. I make it all the time. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Charles Marfo Nketia
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The sausage and cheese are a perfect combination, and the rigatoni is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gabriel Docas
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a big success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


UPENDO KIBONA
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped spinach to the cheese sauce and my kids didn't even notice. They loved the dish.


sakib ahmed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


SK Hasib
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution. The dish turned out great and my family loved it.


Danniella Simon
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I'm not a fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The dish turned out great and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Lethu Cele
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I made this dish for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best pasta dish he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Dineo Mahlasela
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sausage was juicy and flavorful, the cheese sauce was creamy and rich, and the rigatoni was cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alehandro Kinaj
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The sausage and cheese are a perfect combination, and the rigatoni is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Goddy Delaronde
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this dish. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mhar Razzaq
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the creamy cheese sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


ridoy ridoy
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sausage and four cheeses were a delicious combination, and the rigatoni cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.