Baked Mezzi Rigatoni

As your source for incredible ingredients, such as our real extra virgin olive oil, we at Lucini Italia Co. want to help you make the best Italian meals possible. One such example is a favorite of ours – baked mezzi rigatoni. With the help of our Italian extra virgin olive oil, we believe that you can take an already great dish to the next level! If you’re a lover of rigatoni, we hope you’ll give this recipe a try.

A Flavorful and Delicious Dinner

If you’re looking for a new main course for your dinner, try out our take on a popular dish – baked mezzi rigatoni. We’ve changed up the recipe a bit by adding something extra with parmesan herb sauce and sweet Italian sausage. Along with the addition of our infused olive oil, you’re sure to have a hit on your hands!

Recipe Summary

Recipe Servings: 6 portions Recipe Preparation Time: 0 minutes Recipe Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Lucini® Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil®
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups warm milk
• 1/2 cup Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• 2 teaspoons chopped, fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
• dash Lucini® Fiery Chili Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, browned
• 1 pound Delverde® Mezzi Rigatoni, cooked al dente and drained
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs

Instructions

To prepare the sauce, heat the olive oil until hot, add the garlic and sauté quickly. Add the flour and cook until thick. While whisking slowly add the warm milk. Cook over medium heat until the sauce comes to a boil. Add the cheese, herbs, and oil and cook stirring often. Season with salt and black pepper. To prepare the pasta, place the sausage and pasta in a large bowl and add the sauce and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper. Place the pasta in a baking dish and top with bread crumbs. Bake in the oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve warm. Makes a delicious casserole dish.