Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Beef Rigatoni Cheese Bake. This mouthwatering dish features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, savory beef sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty bake is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Boil rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain but do not rinse.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rigatoni with the meat sauce and half of the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg