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Beef Rigatoni Cheese Bake

Beef Rigatoni Cheese Bake

This Beef Rigatoni Cheese Bake combines pasta, beef, and cheese for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 ounces rigatoni cooked until just firm
For the Sauce
  • 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
  • to your liking none Black pepper
  • adjust as needed none Salt
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce mixture. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

You can add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.