Baked Rigatoni

Baked Rigatoni is a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers. It combines rigatoni pasta with a rich tomato-based meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, all baked to bubbly perfection. Here’s a simple recipe to make Baked Rigatoni at home.

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

For the Pasta:

• 1 pound rigatoni pasta
• Salt, for boiling water

For the Cheese Mixture:

• 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Assembly:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Extra grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

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