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Cheesy Baked Rigatoni

Cheesy baked rigatoni with Italian sausage, marinara, and melty cheese—an easy, hearty dinner perfect for weeknights or Sunday supper.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: baked, cheesy, comfort food, pasta
Servings: 8 people
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: 15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed and set aside.
  • Cook 1 lb rigatoni in a large pot of salted water until just shy of al dente — about 1–2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.
    Cheesy baked rigatoni pasta draining in a white colander.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with: 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping), 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping), ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper to taste.
    Cooked rigatoni pasta topped with ground meat and tomato sauce in a rectangular baking dish, perfect for making Cheesy Baked Rigatoni or your favorite baked pasta recipe.
  • Mix everything together until the pasta is well coated and evenly mixed.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
    A large aluminum tray filled with cheesy baked rigatoni pasta, topped with ground meat and tomato sauce, and garnished with chopped herbs.
  • Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella.
    A foil tray filled with cheesy baked rigatoni pasta, topped with shredded cheese and herbs, ready to be baked.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using.
    Close-up of cheesy baked rigatoni topped with melted cheese and sprinkled herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg

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