Rigatoni and Sausage Bake

• lb of small rigatoni pasta, uncooked (half box)↗1⁄2 lb
• lb Italian sausage↗1 lb
• cup chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• cups spaghetti sauce (jar or home made)↗3 cups
• cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided2 cups
• cup ricotta cheese↗1 cup
• cup grated parmesan cheese, divided1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.

3. 3

   Over medium heat, cook sausage and onions in a skillet until sausage is cooked through.

4. 4

   Cut sausage into thin slices.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Spread mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.

7. 7

   Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.