Cajun Rigatoni Bake
Rigatoni pasta is baked with smoked sausage in a spicy, cheesy Cajun Alfredo sauce in this crowd pleasing dinner that's so easy to prepare.
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 2359kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 14-16 ounces smoked sausage sliced
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking dish. Cook the rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- To the same pan, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and cream, stirring until smooth. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Reduce heat and add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Season with Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked linguine and sausage, and toss to coat well. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 2359kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 88g | Fat: 208g | Saturated Fat: 77g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 103g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 476mg | Sodium: 5763mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g