Creamy 3 Cheese Rigatoni

My Creamy 3 Cheese Rigatoni recipe could not be easier to prepare for busy weeknights! Flavor packed with 3 cheeses, this one's a winner for sure.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword cheese rigatoni, easy pasta bake, pasta bake recipe, rigatoni recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 507kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $40

Equipment

Oven
9 x 13 inch baking dish
Large Skillet/Fry Pan for the sausage
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mixing spoons
colander
Dutch Oven or large pot for the pasta

Ingredients

1 pound cooked Rigatoni
1 pound cooked/browned Italian Sausage ground
24 ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place rigatoni, sausage, pasta sauce and cream into a large mixing bowl or pot. Transfer half to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top this portion with Parmesan Cheese and Cheddar Cheese. Pour remaining pasta over top and top with Mozzarella Cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and dish is hot. Remove and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't Overcook The Pasta. Undercook your Rigatoni by 1 minute to keep it al dente. Anytime I am baking a pasta dish, I follow this rule. This will avoid mushy pasta.

Cheeses! Mix up your cheese choices if desired. Cubed cream cheese and even goat cheese make for delicious options.

Herbs. Add fresh herbs. I love topping with chopped fresh basil before serving.

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