Baked Macaroni Delight

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage link
  • 16 16 ounces rigatoni pasta or 16 ounces pasta shells
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400*.
  2. Pan brown sausage until tender, drain and cool, then crumble coarsely.
  3. Cook pasta until just tender, 2 minutes less than package directions.
  4. Drain, rinse in cold water and rinse again.
  5. Combine sausage, ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano and 1/2 cup pasta sauce and mix well.
  6. Mix this into the drained pasta.
  7. Cover the bottom of a large baking pan or casserole with a layer of pasta sauce, then a third of the pasta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
  8. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with the last of the mozzarella cheese and the grated parmesan or romano.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until cheese on top is light brown and bubbling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

226 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.9g 38% DV
Total Fat 9.3g 12% DV
Carbs 16.4g 6% DV
Fiber 0.4g 1% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 553.3mg 24% DV
Potassium 299.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 35.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 100mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 440.8mg 34% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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