Baked Rigatoni
Baked rigatoni pairs tube pasta with a meaty, garlicky tomato sauce made with ground beef and Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and melty shredded mozzarella. It's the kind of comfort food dinner that's always a hit!
Servings: 12
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2 ea garlic cloves minced
- 1 24oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the instructions on the box. Drain, toss with a little oil, and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, add the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, italian sausage, garlic and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce and seasonings and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. Toss the pasta in the sauce.
- Add a layer of pasta and sauce to the prepared baking dish. Top with 4-5 spoons of ricotta and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the process ending with a top layer of cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg