Description
A simple recipe for baked rigatoni pasta with meat sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture. Mix well.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining pasta mixture and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of red wine while simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: rigatoni, baked pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, Italian