Description
A hearty and comforting dish featuring rigatoni pasta, ground beef, and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked rigatoni, beef sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef Rigatoni Cheese Bake, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food