Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Pasta (Print Format)
Rigatoni baked with marinara, creamy cheeses, and hearty beef for a warm, satisfying meal the whole table will love.
# Ingredients:
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16 oz rigatoni pasta
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1 lb ground beef
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1 chopped onion
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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2 jars (24 oz each) marinara sauce
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
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8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
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Dried parsley
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Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Heat a pot of water over high heat and boil the rigatoni pasta following the package instructions.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain excess grease and add minced garlic. Stir well. Add marinara sauce and heavy cream. Stir together and turn off the heat.
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Pour half of the cooked pasta into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add half of the meat sauce mixture and stir to coat the pasta evenly.
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Use a large spoon to drop dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the pasta layer. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella.
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Add the remaining pasta, followed by the rest of the meat sauce mixture and the remaining shredded mozzarella.
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Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes uncovered, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
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Top with dried parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.