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Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake

Dive into this mouthwatering Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake, a dish that's simple to prepare and loaded with flavor. Perfect for serving a crowd, this recipe combines pasta, beef, and cheese to create a scrumptious meal that will surely impress your guests.
5
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
599
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Chicken Broth
1 cup chicken broth
Marinara Sauce
2 cups marinara sauce
Rigatoni Pasta
1 lb rigatoni pasta
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup fresh basil
chopped, plus extra for garnish
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Yellow Onion
1/2 cup yellow onion
finely chopped
Garlic
5 cloves garlic
minced
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Mozzarella Cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese
cut into 1-inch cubes
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
13 STEPS
20 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes. Break the beef into small pieces using a wooden spoon while cooking.
5
Remove the beef from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside.
6
In the same skillet, add chopped yellow onion and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
7
Stir in store-bought marinara sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the cooked ground beef and chopped basil to the sauce, and stir to combine.
9
Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in the boiling water for 8 to 9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta.
10
Combine the cooked pasta and meat sauce, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
11
Top the pasta evenly with mozzarella cubes.
12
Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
13
Garnish with additional chopped fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
51g
CARBS
30g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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