Rigatoni Bake Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained; 14 ounces prepared pasta sauce; 16 ounces large curd cottage cheese; 14 ounces canned tomatoes, diced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 3 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
14 ounces prepared pasta sauce
16 ounces large curd cottage cheese
14 ounces canned tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
3 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and onion, saute for two minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and stir for another two minutes.
4
Pour in prepared sauce.
5
Crumble the ground beef into the tomato sauce mixture (the meat will cook in the sauce).
6
Add brown sugar.
7
Stir well.
8
Turn up the heat to medium high and cook for 15 minutes.
9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish.
11
Layer half of the noodles, a layer of sauce, a layer of cottage cheese, and a layer of mozzarella.
12
Evenly sprinkle the chopped basil over these layers.
13
Repeat the layers the same way, ending with mozzarella.
14
Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

1722

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained, 14 ounces prepared pasta sauce, 16 ounces large curd cottage cheese, 14 ounces canned tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, 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!

Rigatoni Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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