Italian Rigatoni Bake
Italian Rigatoni Bake is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines al dente pasta with rich marinara, savory ground beef, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe fills your home with the irresistible aroma of garlic and fresh herbs. With layers of flavor and texture, each bite offers warmth and satisfaction that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes); drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, adding minced garlic in the last minute.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked rigatoni, meat mixture, marinara sauce, basil, and half of the mozzarella until combined.
- Transfer to the baking dish; top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg