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Baked Rigatoni with Beef and Ricotta

A delicious baked pasta dish with beef, ricotta, and marinara sauce.

Cook 00:35
Total 00:35

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2
    Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  3. 3
    In a skillet, cook beef until browned. Drain excess fat and add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mix cooked pasta with ricotta cheese and half the mozzarella. Layer in the dish with the beef mixture, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  5. 5
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Category
Dinner
Method
Baking
Cuisine
Italian

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