Rigatoni, Cheese, Sausage & Tomato Casserole

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz. rigatoni pasta
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp. minced garlic (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 3/4 lb. smoked sausage or cooked Polish sausage, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
3. Return pasta to cooking pot. Stir in sauce and sausage until pasta is well coated.
4. Spread pasta mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange tomato slices over top. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake in preheated 350° F oven 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbling around edges and is hot throughout. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.