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Baked Rigatoni with Ricotta Recipe

This Baked Rigatoni with Ricotta recipe combines mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese for a hearty meat and pasta dish that the whole family will love. You can even make it ahead of time, freeze it, or enjoy leftovers the next day for dinner or lunch.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce box whole-wheat rigatoni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk Italian Sausage (or links with casings removed)
  • 2 24-ounce jars marinara sauce
  • 1 16-ounce whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, divided
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 8-ounce block mozzarella shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Boil the rigatoni in a large pot of water and cook until al dente (drain 3 to 4 minutes before the end of the cooking time).
  3. Heat the olive oil in your largest skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook while stirring occassionally until it begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic, ground beef, and sausage. Break up the large pieces with a spatula and cook until the meat is browned. Drain and discard excess fat.
  5. Mix in the marinara sauce, ricotta, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and al dente noodles until well combined.
  6. Pour into a 9 X 13 casserole dish, top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan.
  7. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and begins to brown, 45 to 60 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Baked Rigatoni with Ricotta Recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 335 Calories from Fat 252 % Daily Value* Fat 28g43%Saturated Fat 10g63%Trans Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 76mg25%Sodium 539mg23%Potassium 287mg8%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 18g36% Vitamin A 215IU4%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 116mg12%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 335
  • Calories from Fat 252
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 28g
  • 43%
  • Saturated Fat 10g
  • 63%
  • Trans Fat 1g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 12g
  • Cholesterol 76mg
  • 25%
  • Sodium 539mg
  • 23%
  • Potassium 287mg
  • 8%
  • Carbohydrates 3g
  • 1%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 18g
  • 36%
  • Vitamin A 215IU
  • 4%
  • Vitamin C 3mg
  • 4%
  • Calcium 116mg
  • 12%
  • Iron 2mg
  • 11%