Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta: Your New Family Favorite Dish

Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta is a comforting dish filled with rich Italian flavors that will delight your family.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

1 pound Rigatoni Can substitute with penne or ziti

For the Meat Sauce

1 pound Italian Sausage Can use spicy or mild
1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
24 ounces Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade

For the Cheesy Topping

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Can use dairy-free cheese
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional but recommended

Equipment

Large Pot
Large Skillet
Mixing bowl
9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rigatoni until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage and ground beef over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Add marinara sauce to the skillet and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combine the meat sauce with the drained rigatoni in a mixing bowl.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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