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Spicy Sausage Pasta Bake

Spicy Sausage Pasta Bake

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 45 Min
  • 7 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 pound rigatoni pasta

  • Fat

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧈 2 teaspoons butter

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

  • Protein

    • 1/2 pound 93% lean ground beef
    • 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage

  • Seasoning & Flavor

    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste

  • Tomato Base

    • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
    • 22 ounces marinara sauce

  • Dairy & Cream

    • 1 ounce creme fraiche
    • 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 8 ounces mozzarella, broken into pieces

  • Herbs

    • 1 tablespoon parsley, or as needed

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rigatoni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.

3

Meanwhile, add olive oil and butter to a heavy cast iron or other ovenproof skillet. When butter is melted, add onion to the skillet, and sauté until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

4

Add beef and sausage. Cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.

5

Add garlic, Calabrian chili paste, and RoTel. Sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in marinara sauce. Stir in crème fraîche, half-and-half, and whipping cream. Fold in rigatoni until combined; fold in half of mozzarella. Scatter remaining mozzarella on top of skillet.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

7

Scatter parsley over top. Serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

630

Calories

  • 31
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 39
    Fats

💡 For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or light sour cream.If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the Calabrian chili paste.Prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate; bake it before serving.