BAKED RIGATONI WITH FOUR CHEESES
This was adapted from Giada de Laurentis's recipe, which she calls "Farmer's Pasta." It is a macaroni and cheese dish that will appeal to young and old. In a pinch, I have substituted 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese for the 8 ounces of Fontina. Great dish for entertaining!
Provided by Maureenie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the suasage and saute until crisp and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
- If there is less than 1/4 cup drippings in the pan, add more oil. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic and saute until light brown.
- Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add in the milk, stirring with each addition. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in all the cheeses.
- Boil the rigatoni only about 7 minutes. Drain pasta well and add to the pot with the cheese sauce.
- Add the parsley, basil, black pepper, and reserved sausage; toss well to completely coat the pasta.
- Pour pasta mixture into the baking dish.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, remaining parsley, and bread crumbs and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the pasta mixture. Drizzle the top with remaining olive oil and bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.1, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 120.8, Sodium 893.9, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.6, Protein 32.9
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