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rigatoni and italian sausage bake (potluck)

(3 ratings)
CarolAJ avatar
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
@CarolAJ
Hanson, MA

This recipe was given to me many years ago by a neighbor. Everyone loves it and it is great to bring to cook-outs as it feeds alot of people. Easy and good and everyone always asks for the recipe. Hope you enjoy it ! Great to bring to a potluck gathering !!!!

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For rigatoni and italian sausage bake (potluck)

  • 1/4 c
    olive oil or salad oil
  • 1 lb
    italian sausage (sliced)
  • 1 lg
    onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lg
    green pepper, yellow or orange chopped and cooked with onion and sausage
  • 1 lb
    mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 lb
    rigatoni pasta
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 lb
    morzzarella cheese (cubed or sliced)
  • 11/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1-6oz can
    tomato paste
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 tsp
    sugar

How To Make rigatoni and italian sausage bake (potluck)

  • 1
    Heat oil and saute onion, garlic and sausage slices until meat is brown. Add remaining ingredients (except rigatoni and cheeses) and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Cook rigatoni, drain and rinse it.
  • 2
    Don't forget to sprinkle your parmesan and slice your morzzarella on top before you bake. Wrap tin foil tightly on top of 13x9" greased casserole you want to keep the moisture in.
  • 3
    Heat oven to 400 degrees - Put cooked rigatoni in greased casserole dish, cover with meat and sauce. Add cheeses Parm. and sliced or cubed morz) Bake 20 min. covered with foil. Spray the foil with oil so it won't stick to food.
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