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Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta Delight

A comforting dish of Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta, melding tender pasta with savory herbs and a generous layer of melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Cook until al dente
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Ground turkey is a lighter alternative
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Cheese
  • 16 oz Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with provolone
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional but recommended
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or powdered
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Can use individual herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prep your baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente (9-11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add Italian sausage and lean ground beef, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Toss cooked rigatoni with the meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Transfer mixture into the greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a crisp salad and garlic bread for an irresistible meal that everyone will love.

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