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One Pot Spicy Pesto Cheese Baked Rigatoni

The final dish
Total Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.13 out of 5 stars
(679)

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot (chopped)
  • 3/4 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced or grated)
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vodka (chicken broth or water also work)
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (plus fresh rosemary for serving)
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 pound dry rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 2 cups shredded fontina cheese
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, (torn)
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the shallot and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken sausage and brown all over, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cook another minute. Slowly add the tomatoes, vodka, 1/2 cup pesto, oregano, rosemary, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Then add 2 1/2 cups water, the pasta, and kale. Increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir frequently until the pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes. 3. If needed, transfer the pasta to a baking dish. Top with the fontina cheese, then drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup basil pesto evenly over everything. Add the mozzarella.4. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh rosemary. Enjoy!

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