Polly-O Ricotta Sausage Skillet Pasta

Serve this hearty, cheesy pasta dish right out of the skillet.

December 18, 2023

Ingredients

SERVINGS: Serves 8
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (24 oz.) prepared marinara sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 11/2 cups Polly-O Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Polly-O Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 15 oz. Polly-O Ricotta cheese

Instructions

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in large skillet, add sausage and onion. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble the sausage. Once browned, add garlic and heat for a few minutes. Add the marinara and red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate all ingredients and bring sauce to a low boil.  Stir in the drained pasta, mozzarella and ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover and let the combination heat through for a few minutes. Remove skillet from heat, uncover pan and top with dollops of ricotta cheese and the rest of the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: Serves 8
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (24 oz.) prepared marinara sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 11/2 cups Polly-O Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Polly-O Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 15 oz. Polly-O Ricotta cheese