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Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta

Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta That'll Warm Your Heart

Enjoy this Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners, packed with flavors of Italian sausage and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 portions
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • baking dish
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce essential for a rich, tangy base
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

For the Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 lb Rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large saucepan, brown the Italian sausage and lean ground beef over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into the browned meat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Boil salted water and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente, about 10-12 minutes, then drain and mix it with the meat sauce.
  • In a baking dish, spread half of the rigatoni mixture, layer with half of the cheeses, then repeat the layers.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta, comfort food, easy recipe, family favorite, freezer-friendly, Savory Dish
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