Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Burrata is a rich and indulgent pasta dish that brings together the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This recipe features hearty rigatoni pasta coated in Finest Reserve™ Tomato & Ricotta Pasta Sauce, baked until bubbly and golden. Topped with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan, this comforting baked pasta is a crowd-pleasing meal that delivers deep, satisfying flavors in every forkful. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Our Family® Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray
1 package (16 ounces) Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Rigatoni
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed if necessary
1/2 cup chopped white onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Our Family® Italian Seasoning Blend
1/2 tsp fennel seed
3 cups packed Our Family® Baby Spinach
2 cups Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Tomato & Ricotta Pasta Sauce
2 packages (8 ounces each) burrata cheese, drained and quartered
Preheat oven to 350°; spray 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare rigatoni as label directs for al dente rigatoni; drain, return to saucepot and cover to keep warm.
In large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned, breaking up sausage with side of spoon. Add garlic, seasoning and fennel seed; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Add sauce; cook 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer sausage mixture to saucepot with rigatoni.
Add burrata cheese and mozzarella cheese to rigatoni mixture; toss. Spread rigatoni mixture into prepared baking dish; cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Makes about 12 cups.
Serve baked rigatoni garnished with parsley, Parmesan cheese and/or crushed red pepper, if desired.