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baked rigatoni

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

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.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked rigatoni

  • 1 lb
    rigatoni
  • 1 lb
    sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 32 oz
    marinara sauce
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 c
    shredded mozzarella
  • fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

How To Make baked rigatoni

  • 1
    Preheat 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.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, 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.
  • 3
    Reduce 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.
  • 4
    Drain 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.
  • 5
    Cover 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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