Meat Lovers Pasta Recipe
Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, and link sausage in meat sauce tossed with rigatoni and three cheese blend melted over top.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Cheese Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meat Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Meats
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sweet Italian sausage, link sausage, and ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, about 10 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine and Bake
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni and the meat sauce. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the pasta.
- 8
Bake
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy your Meat Lovers Pasta!