Description
A hearty baked rigatoni pasta dish featuring savory sausage and creamy Boursin cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) package Boursin cheese (garlic & herb flavor)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sausage sauce and fresh basil, mixing well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Substitute Boursin with cream cheese and fresh herbs if unavailable.
- Garnish with extra basil or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg