Baked Rigatoni
Delicious baked rigatoni filled with Italian sausage and beef, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- large pot
- Dutch oven
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Dried Pasta
- 1 pound rigatoni
Meat
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 pound 90/10 ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Sauces
- 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 24 ounce can crushed tomatoes
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (½ stick)
- 3 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- minced fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
Cooking Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions to al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, add the sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic to a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and the onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the marinara, crushed tomatoes, salt, Italian seasoning, and butter. Cook, stirring often, until combined and the butter is melted, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Transfer the pasta and meat sauce to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle with mozzarella, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is lightly browned and the sauce is bubbling. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve family-style.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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