Baked Rigatoni Easy Recipe for Cheesy Family Dinners
This baked rigatoni is a cheesy, comforting favorite perfect for easy recipes and family dinners.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic, ground beef, and sausage. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- In a large baking dish, layer cooked rigatoni, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.