Ingredients for Rigatoni Pasta Bake
- Rigatoni Pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- Italian Sausage
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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How to Make Rigatoni Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until crumbly and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
- Gently stir cooked pasta into the sauce.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour half of the pasta sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
- Repeat layers with remaining pasta sauce mixture and cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
71 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
70g
Carbs
16g
