Baked Rigatoni & Sausage

Name: Baked Rigatoni & Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 544 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1341mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.

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

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