Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. 2Boil 16 oz of rigatoni pasta according to the package directions.
  3. 3In a large skillet, cook 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  4. 4Once cooked, drain the grease and add 1 tbsp of minced garlic. Stir.
  5. 5Add 2 (24 oz) jars of marinara sauce and 1/2 cup heavy cream to the beef mixture. Stir and turn off the heat.
  6. 6In a greased 9x13 baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, half of the meat sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese.
  7. 7Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  8. 8Add remaining pasta, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  9. 9Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  10. 10Top with dried parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 (24 oz) jars marinara
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 dried parsley
  • 1 Parmesan cheese

Equipment

panbaking dishlarge skillet9x13 baking dish