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Baked Ziti with Melted Cheese and Pasta in Baking Dish.

Baked Rigatoni

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 488 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook rigatoni pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente, about 1 minute less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
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  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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  • Stir in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
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  • Combine the cooked pasta and meat sauce in the prepared baking dish. Stir well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
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  • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
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  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the baked rigatoni rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 619mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Baked Rigatoni
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