Pasta al Forno
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
601 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta al Forno
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This Pasta al Forno is rigatoni pasta tossed in a savory meat sauce, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. A hearty main course option that's perfect for feeding a large group.
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Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds mild Italian sausage casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
For assembly
- 16 ounces rigatoni or other short pasta cooked according to package directions in salted water
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
For the sauce
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage to the pan.
- Cook the sausage for 3-4 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Add the onion to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until sausage is browned and cooked through and onion is softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the marinara sauce and tomato sauce to the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes or until just thickened
For assembly
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until pasta is bubbly and cheese is melted and browned.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
863mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 863mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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