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Baked Italian Sausage And Rigatoni Recipe

A comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe! This Baked Italian Sausage and Rigatoni is brimming with juicy Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. A family favorite, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you with a delicious and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 722.8 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Italian Sausage And Rigatoni

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How to Make Baked Italian Sausage And Rigatoni

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to your slow cooker. Discard excess grease from the skillet.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 stalks celery, chopped, to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can tomato soup, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Pour the sauce over the sausage in the slow cooker.
  9. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  10. Stir in 1 pound rigatoni pasta during the last hour of cooking.
  11. Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, during the last 20 minutes of cooking on high. Cook until the cheese is melted and the pepper is heated through.
  12. (Optional) For make-ahead: Prepare the recipe through step 11, then refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 60 minutes, adding the remaining cheese during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

108 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

94g

Carbs

9g

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