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Recipes:
Baked Rigatoni with Meat Sauce and Mozzarella
Ingredients:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until just shy of al dente (it will continue cooking in the oven). Drain and set aside.
Prepare the meat sauce:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the ground beef or sausage, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Layer the ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Toss the cooked rigatoni with the remaining meat sauce, then layer half of the pasta in the dish. Spread dollops of ricotta cheese over the pasta, sprinkle with half the mozzarella, and add the rest of the pasta. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake the rigatoni:
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and serve:
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
This baked rigatoni is a hearty and cheesy comfort dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress!
