Spicy Sausage Pasta Bake

Name: Spicy Sausage Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups rigatoni pasta or another short pasta shape ((14 oz/400g)); 7 oz Italian sausages ((200g)); 2 cloves garlic (, finely chopped); 1/2 cup mascarpone ((100g)); 2 1/2 cups passata/crushed strained tomatoes ((700g)); 1/2 cup reserved pasta water ((125ml)); 1 ball fresh mozzarella ((4.4oz/125g)); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((chilli flakes)); 1 tsp oregano; salt and pepper; 1 small handful basil ( (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

An easy Sausage Pasta Bake made with Italian sausages in a creamy tomato sauce. Ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknights. Topped with bubbling, melted mozzarella cheese it's the ultimate comfort food meal!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:14:51 GMT