8slicesmozzarella cheeseor 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices.
4ouncesgrated parmesan cheeseuse real Parm, not the kind in the green plastic canister.
Instructions
Fill a stockpot with about 6 quarts of water, for the pasta. Heat on high until boiling.
In a skillet, brown the sausage. Drain off visible fat. Preheat oven to 350°.
Add pasta to boiling, salted water and cook according to directions. Drain.
Mix the pasta and sausage together in the baking dish. Pour over the pasta sauce. Evenly nestle the mozzarella cheese balls throughout the casserole. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. See notes below to serve this without baking.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
In a hurry? Make this rigatoni pasta recipe no bake! After cooking the pasta, just mix in the other ingredients. Stir well, allowing the cheeses to melt. Then serve.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.