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Baked Rigatoni Pasta Recipe

Comforting Baked Rigatoni Pasta Recipe for Family Nights

This baked rigatoni pasta recipe is a quick and satisfying meal for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with any cooking oil
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 90% lean recommended
  • 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage Can substitute with spicy sausage or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Select a high-quality brand
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce Can substitute with diced tomatoes
For the Pasta Dish
  • 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta Substitute with penne if needed
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Fresh preferred or pre-shredded avoiding anti-caking agents
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, for garnish
For Baking
  • 1 can Cooking Spray Non-stick variety recommended

Equipment

  • 9"x13" baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Rigatoni Pasta Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef and mild Italian sausage for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic.
  4. Pour in marinara and tomato sauce, stir, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions, then toss with the meat sauce.
  6. Transfer the rigatoni mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or veggies as desired.

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