Description
There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty plate of cheesy baked rigatoni pasta…
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Begin your cheesy baked rigatoni by preheating your oven to 350°F…
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onion and minced garlic…
- Add the lean ground beef and ground Italian sausage to the skillet…
- After browning the meat, stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper…
- While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil…
- Once the rigatoni is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot…
- Transfer the rigatoni mixture into the prepared baking dish…
- Slide the baking dish into your preheated oven and bake it covered for about 20 minutes…
Notes
Always taste the sauce before serving. You may want to adjust the salt and pepper according to your preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 520 per serving
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 26 g