Creamy Baked Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe + VIDEO

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Creamy Baked Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe + VIDEO

An easy recipe for oven baked rigatoni with a rich, creamy bolognese sauce. Cheesy, meaty and satisfying, this hearty dish is classic family-friendly comfort food!

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 3-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 28 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 pound dried rigatoni noodles
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup Shaved parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out a 9X13 inch baking dish. Place a large saucepot over medium heat. Add the butter, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
  2. Stir in the ground beef, salt, nutmeg, and crushed red pepper. Break the beef apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, 2 cups of water, and rigatoni noodles. Stir well. Then cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes, until the pasta is almost cooked through.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and 2 cups of shredded mozzarella. Scoop the pasta into the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden on top. Then sprinkle the top with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Both the crushed red pepper and wine are optional, If skipping the wine, add in 1 extra cup of water.
  • Both the crushed red pepper and wine are optional, If skipping the wine, add in 1 extra cup of water.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.25cup Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1013mg (42%) Potassium 736mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2827IU (57%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 302mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cup
Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1013mg 42%
Potassium 736mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2827IU 57%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 302mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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