JENNY'S CHEESY STUFFED SAUSAGE PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4/5)

Jenny's Cheesy Stuffed Sausage Pasta Bake Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package Jimmy Dean® Regular Flavor Pork Sausage Roll
1 pound rigatoni or penne pasta
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta and remove from heat 1 minute before suggested cook time; drain and set aside. Cook and stir sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and cooked pasta. Layer half of pasta mixture in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix ricotta and 1 cup of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Spread over pasta. Top with remaining pasta and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.