Description
This Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Boursin Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce with savory sausage and a golden, bubbly top. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, it’s a dish that feels both indulgent and cozy.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni Pasta: 1 pound, cooked until al dente
- Italian Sausage: 1 pound, casing removed
- Boursin Cheese: 1 package (5.2 oz), garlic and herb flavor
- Marinara Sauce: 2 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add marinara sauce, heavy cream, and Boursin cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Boil rigatoni until just al dente, then drain and toss with the sauce.
- Pour half the pasta mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, then add remaining pasta and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Undercook pasta slightly before baking to prevent it from getting mushy.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Let the dish rest before serving for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: baked rigatoni, sausage pasta, Boursin cheese pasta, creamy pasta bake, comfort food