Main Recipe
This baked rigatoni recipe features rigatoni noodles stacked upright in a “honeycomb” pattern, layered with savory marinara, seasoned beef, and melted mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, it makes a stunning and delicious centerpiece for any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
Meat Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Cook Rigatoni: Cook rigatoni until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Cook ground beef with seasonings, add marinara sauce, and simmer.
- Assemble: Arrange rigatoni upright in the pan, fill with meat sauce, top with remaining sauce, cheeses, and bake.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then bake uncovered until golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce with your favorite seasonings.
- Feel free to add more cheese or adjust the types according to your preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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