Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef And Mushrooms

Name: Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef And Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb small white button mushrooms (or use as much as desired); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or use white salt); black pepper; 4 cups cooked rigatoni pasta (do not overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven); 1 (26 ounce) bottle favorite pasta sauce (or use about 4 cups favorite homemade pasta sauce, can use more); 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste); 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 lb small white button mushrooms (or use as much as desired)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or use white salt)
black pepper
4 cups cooked rigatoni pasta (do not overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven)
1 (26 ounce) bottle favorite pasta sauce (or use about 4 cups favorite homemade pasta sauce, can use more)
3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a medium casserole dish (or a dish large enough to hold the mixture).
3
In a skillet cook the whole small mushrooms in a little oil or butter until all the moisture has evaporated (about 10 minutes) remove to an extra large bowl.
4
To the same skillet add in the ground beef with chili flakes, onions, garlic and red bell pepper; cook until beef is no longer pink and the veggies are tender (about 12-15 minutes).
5
Season with salt and pepper; drain any fat, then add to the bowl with the cooked mushrooms.
6
To the bowl with the beef and mushrooms, add in all the sauce and 1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste) toss well to combine.
7
Add in the cooked pasta and toss again.
8
Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
9
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
10
Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
11
Remove from oven and sprinkle about 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese on top.
12
Return to oven and continue to bake until the cheese has melted (about 5-6 minutes).

1578

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb small white button mushrooms (or use as much as desired), 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef And Mushrooms 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!

Easy Baked Rigatoni With Ground Beef And Mushrooms

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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