Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Boursin Cheese. A hearty Italian-American dish featuring pasta, sausage, a savory tomato-based sauce, and creamy Boursin cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Rigatoni Pasta:
12 oz
Italian Sausage (casings removed):
1 lb
Small Onion (diced):
1
Garlic Cloves (minced):
3
Crushed Tomatoes (15 oz):
1 can
Tomato Sauce:
1/2 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1 tsp
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 tsp
Salt:
1/4 tsp
Black Pepper:
1/4 tsp
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese:
5.2 oz
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup
Fresh Basil or Parsley (for garnish):
as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Rigatoni: Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then add Boursin cheese and cream.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked rigatoni with sauce, transfer to baking dish, top with cheeses. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Boursin with herbed goat cheese or cream cheese if needed.
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
