Ingredients:
1/2 lb of small rigatoni pasta, uncooked ( half box)
1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 cups spaghetti sauce ( jar or home made)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Over medium heat, cook sausage and onions in a skillet until sausage is cooked through.
Cut sausage into thin slices.
In a large bowl, stir together pasta, sausage mixture, 2 1/2 cups sauce, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and 2 tbl Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Spread mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.