Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and pepper flakes, if using. Salt and pepper.
- Cook until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally about 9 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool water until cool, set aside.
- In medium nonstick skillet, brown sausage and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up any large pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain grease and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta with half of the mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt.
- To assemble:
- Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Add half of the pasta in an even layer.
- Spread with 1/2 cup of the sauce.
- Spread with ricotta mixture. I found it easier to drop by tablespoons, evenly distributed, and let set for a minute and then it was easier to spread.
- Add sausage.
- Spread 1 cup more sauce over top.
- Top with remaining rigatoni and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Any remaining sauce may be served on the side (I did not have any remaining sauce).
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella over top.
- Place baking dish on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until bubbly 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 384.86 Kcal (1611 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 174.26 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 19.36g | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 70.07mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 920.65mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 354.87mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 22.27g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 2.01g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.24g | 9% | |
| Protein | 39.12g | 78% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 12.4mg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 606.5mg | 61% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 143.2 Kcal (600 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 64.84 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.2g | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 26.07mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 342.56mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 132.04mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.29g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 0.75g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.83g | 9% | |
| Protein | 14.55g | 78% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 69% | |
| Calcium | 225.7mg | 61% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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