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Baked Rigatoni

A comforting Italian dish made with tubular pasta mixed with savory meat sauce and cheese, all baked until bubbly and golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta Choose a high-quality pasta for the best texture.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil This adds flavor and helps sauté the onions.
  • 1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion Sweet onions add depth to the dish.
  • 1 pound ground beef For a richer flavor, you can use Italian sausage instead of beef.
  • 4 cloves garlic Fresh garlic enhances the overall taste profile.
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce Use your favorite store-bought or homemade sauce for convenience.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning This classic blend adds warmth and complexity to the dish.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust according to your preferred spice level.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds richness when mixed in and a beautiful golden crust on top.
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese The gooey factor that everyone loves!
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano Complements the marinara sauce beautifully.
  • to taste chopped fresh parsley A sprinkle of parsley adds freshness and color to your dish.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the rigatoni and cook for the minimum cook time listed on the package until al dente; then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally before adding ground beef or sausage.
  4. Cook the meat until browned while breaking it apart with a spatula; drain excess grease if needed before adding minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper into your skillet mixture; bring to simmer then reduce heat to low cooking at low simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally allows flavors to meld beautifully.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan followed by gently mixing in cooked rigatoni before transferring everything into your greased baking dish ensuring even distribution throughout before sprinkling mozzarella over top along with remaining Parmesan cheese followed by oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

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