rigatoni

A rich casserole that’s full of layers of melted Sargento® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Traditional Cut with tender rigatoni noodles baked with onion, garlic and sliced smoked sausage. A topping of sliced tomatoes gives a warm and rustic touch for this dish’s hearty and robust flavor.

Ingredients

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.

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