For a richer flavor, use homemade marinara sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, use sweet Italian sausage instead of hot. To prevent sticking, lightly grease the baking dish before adding the pasta mixture. Freshly grated cheese will melt more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Fennel
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS278
Experience the robust flavors of Italy with this baked rigatoni masterpiece. Sweet fennel, spicy sausage, and a medley of cheeses create a comforting and unforgettable dish.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate57 g
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Cholesterol52 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein25 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium1021 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View Fry the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat, turning frequently until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the skillet, cool slightly and slice into rounds. Add the garlic, fennel and onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, then add the roasted red peppers, basil, sliced sausage and pasta sauce. Heat through over low heat until warmed.
03 Step
Recipe View Combine the pasta with the sauce and vegetables in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses over the top. Garnish with a few fennel leaves left from the bulb. Cover with aluminum foil.
04 Step
Recipe View Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil. Set the oven to broil, and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese is browned.
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Briana Doyle
Mar 26, 2025The broiling at the end is key to getting that golden-brown crust.
Milford Hopperaynor
Feb 12, 2025Next time I'll try adding some mushrooms to the sauce.
Weldon Jaskolski
Nov 6, 2024The combination of cheeses is perfect!
Phyllis Fadel
Oct 14, 2024This is my go-to baked pasta recipe now. Thank you!
Maeve Shanahan
Jul 22, 2024Great recipe! I sometimes add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.
Alfredo Reichel
Apr 11, 2024Easy to follow instructions and the result was amazing.
Lawrence Feil
Feb 2, 2024This recipe is a winner! The fennel adds such a unique flavor.
Javonte Konopelski
Oct 16, 2023I used sweet Italian sausage instead of hot and it was still delicious.
Mossie Kohler
Aug 28, 2023My family loved this! Will definitely make it again.
Dejuan Smith
Aug 3, 2023I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.