Awesome Cheesy Rigatoni Bake Recipe

Name: Awesome Cheesy Rigatoni Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (500 g) package rigatoni pasta; 1 lb lean ground beef (or 1/2 pd each of both) or 1 lb ground pork (or 1/2 pd each of both); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste); season salt and pepper (or use white salt); 2 (700 ml) jars favourite pasta sauce (or homemade is great); 2 cups ricotta cheese; 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 - 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 2 eggs

Servings: persons

1
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease a 13 x9-inch casserole dish.
3
Cook the rigatoni until firm-tender (do not overcook as it will cook more when baked) toss with 2 tbsp oil to prevent drying out; set aside.
4
Cook beef with onions, garlic, seasoned salt and pepper until beef is done and no longer pink; drain off fat.
5
Stir in pasta sauce; simmer 20 minutes.
6
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs.
7
On the bottom of the casserole dish spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce.
8
Top with half each, the cooked rigatoni, ricotta cheese mixture and meat sauce.
9
Repeat layer ending with meat sauce.
10
Top with remaining cheese.
11
Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, about 30-35 minutes.
12
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
13
Note: canned sliced mushrooms may be added to meat sauce if desired.

1209

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (500 g) package rigatoni pasta, 1 lb lean ground beef (or 1/2 pd each of both) or 1 lb ground pork (or 1/2 pd each of both), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Awesome Cheesy Rigatoni Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Awesome Cheesy Rigatoni Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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