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

 * 1) Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a sauté pan.
 * 2) Add the garlic, onions and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid and the onions are translucent.
 * 3) Add the red wine and crushed red pepper and continue to cook until the red wine has evaporated.
 * 4) Remove from the pan and set aside.
 * 5) Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and add the sausage.
 * 6) Cook until the sausage is fully cooked and browned.
 * 7) Remove from the pan and add to the mushroom mixture.
 * 8) In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt and black pepper and mix well.
 * 9) Add the mushrooms and sausage to this mixture.
 * 10) Meanwhile, cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente and drain.
 * 11) Add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture and mix well until fully combined.
 * 12) Transfer to a roasting pan and top with the mozzarella cheese.
 * 13) Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a 350°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
 * 14) 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