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Description
A comforting and cheesy baked rigatoni casserole with a rich meat sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
- Transfer half the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Spread ricotta on top, then add the remaining pasta.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or sausage instead of beef.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian