Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Mushrooms

==Description==
Savory Italian sausage and sautéed mushrooms impart a spicy heat to this cheesy rigatoni. Toss a simple green salad while the pasta bakes, and serve with a nice dry red wine. It's a foolproof meal, perfect for a delightful Sunday dinner with great weeknight or lunchtime leftovers.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe]
* Serves 8 – 10
==Ingredients==
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
* 1 cup yellow onion, small diced
* 1½ pounds white mushrooms, quartered
* ½ cup red wine
* pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
* 2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into small, bite-sized pieces
* 1 pound frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
* 1 pound ricotta cheese
* 1 egg
* ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
* 2 teaspoons salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pound rigatoni pasta
* 2 jars (26 ounces each) prepared marinara sauce
* ½ pound mozzarella, shredded 
==Directions==
# Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a sauté pan.
# Add the garlic, onions and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid and the onions are translucent.
# Add the red wine and crushed red pepper and continue to cook until the red wine has evaporated.
# Remove from the pan and set aside.
# Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and add the sausage.
# Cook until the sausage is fully cooked and browned.
# Remove from the pan and add to the mushroom mixture.
# In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt and black pepper and mix well.
# Add the mushrooms and sausage to this mixture.
# Meanwhile, cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente and drain.
# Add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture and mix well until fully combined.
# Transfer to a roasting pan and top with the mozzarella cheese.
# Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 350°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
# Remove the foil and continue to bake until browned on top and fully heated through.
== Nutritional Information ==
Per Serving (8 oz-wt.): 
* 330 calories (220 from fat) | 25g total fat | 10g saturated fat | 17g protein | 8g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 3g sugar) | 55mg cholesterol | 870mg sodium
 
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