This classic Cheesy Stuffed Sausage Pasta Bake makes the perfect weeknight dinner! You'll be licking your plate clean with this one.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword best pasta recipe, cheesy pasta recipe, easy pasta bake, pasta casserole, sausage pasta, sausage pasta bake, sausage pasta recipes
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 601kcal
Author Jenny
Equipment
Oven
Ingredients
1poundRigatoni pasta or other small noodle
1poundItalian sausage
26ouncejar pasta sauce
15ouncesRicotta Cheese
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
3tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
1cupshredded mozzarella cheese
1/4cupfresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and cook pasta according to package directions. Remove 1 minute before suggested cook time. Drain and set aside.
Cook Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pasta sauce and cooked pasta. Transfer half of mixed pasta to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place Ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses into a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Spoon dollops evenly over pasta in baking dish. Spread to cover pasta. Top with remaining pasta then top with additional shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove and serve warm.