Baked Rigatoni Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cook the Pasta

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the Sausage

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the lamb sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Make the Sauce

   Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream into the skillet with the sausage. Add the frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.

5. 5

   Combine Pasta and Sauce

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce mixture. Add the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until well combined.

6. 6

   Bake the Rigatoni

   Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.