Rigatoni, Cheese, Sausage & Tomato Casserole
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz. rigatoni pasta
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp. minced garlic (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 lb. smoked sausage or cooked Polish sausage, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
- 2
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Return pasta to cooking pot. Stir in sauce and sausage until pasta is well coated.
- 4
Spread pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange tomato slices over top. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated 350° F oven 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbling around edges and is hot throughout. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 6
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810
Total Fat 45.7g
Saturated Fat 23.0g
Trans Fat 15.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 116mg
Sodium 1535mg
Carbohydrates 60g
Protein 40g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 125%
Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 563%
Iron 3%
