Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel
Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel layers tender pasta with spicy Italian sausage, sweet fennel, and a rich marinara, all melted together under a trio of mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago. The balance of heat and gentle anise notes makes it comforting yet lively, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a hearty weekend gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Fry the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat, turning often until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, and slice into rounds.
- 3
Add the garlic, fennel and onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, then add the roasted red peppers, basil, sliced sausage and pasta sauce. Heat over low heat until warmed.
- 4
Combine the pasta with the sauce and vegetables in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses over the top. Garnish with a few fennel leaves from the bulb. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil.
- 6
Set the oven to broil and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is browned.
- Calories 514.05 kcal High 26%
- Protein 29.5 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 51.89 g 19%
- Total Fat 22.34 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.85 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.62 mg High 24%
- Sodium 1002.53 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 4.61 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 344.37 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 396.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 70.93 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fennel Seed, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 514.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel made of?
- The main ingredients are Fennel Seed, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Pork Sausage, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel healthy?
- Oven-Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 514.05 calories and 29.5 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1002.53 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.85 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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