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Baked Rigatoni Recipe

Baked Rigatoni

This Baked Rigatoni Recipe delivers a comforting meal packed with flavor, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and brown thoroughly; drain excess grease if necessary.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the cooked rigatoni into the sauce mixture until well-coated.
  7. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with half the Parmesan and all the mozzarella.
  8. Top with remaining Parmesan and oregano. Cover with foil (sprayed side down) and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
  9. Let rest for five minutes before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 24gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different meats or vegetables as desired.

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