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Rigatoni alla Lasagna




Source of Recipe


Cooking Pleasures, Feb/March 04






Recipe Introduction


This recipe has everything you love about lasagna, except the work. Simplify preparation even furthur by using packaged cooked soy sausage instead of Italian sausage; simply warm it in the microwave according to package directions, and skip Step 2.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb rigatoni, penne or other tube-shaped pasta
  
• 2 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed, crumbled
  
• 1 (26 oz) jar marinara pasta sauce
  
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  
• 1/4 cup (1 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 T chopped fresh Italian parsley
  
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  






Instructions



1. Cook rigatoni in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
   
2. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage; cook, stirring to break up meat, 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Place on plate; remove and discard drippings in skillet.
   
3. Return sausage to skillet; add marinara sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
   
4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Toss drained rigatoni with ricotta mixture. Place in serving bowl; top with sauce.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings