baked rigatoni
This baked rigatoni recipe is a crowd-pleasing dish that is easy to make and flavorful. The combination of pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese creates a mouthwatering dish perfect for any occasion. This baked rigatoni recipe is the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you'll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 32 ounces marinara sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
How To Make baked rigatoni
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish lightly with nonstick spray for easy cleanup. Boil the rigatoni pasta per package until al dente.
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Step 2Meanwhile, brown the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the onion until the meat is cooked and the onion is soft. Remove any excess fat from the skillet.
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Step 3Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the butter and simmer for another 5 minutes stirring to melt the butter.
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Step 4Drain the cooked rigatoni. Add the meat sauce and the drained pasta to the prepared casserole dish and stir to combine. Top with the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
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Step 5Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Top with fresh basil or fresh Italian parsley.
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