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Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni

Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and indulgent main course featuring rigatoni pasta tossed with savory Italian sausage and a creamy blend of four cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and provolone. The dish is baked or served hot, offering a golden, bubbly finish and a comforting flavor.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook sausage, red pepper and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer; drain.
  • Stir in cream; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly, 5-8 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat sauce.
  • Spread 3 cups pasta mixture into each of 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, goat cheese, egg, salt and pepper; gently spread over pasta in each baking dish. Top with 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 23gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 793mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
Keyword Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni
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