Baked Stuffed Rigatoni with Ground Beef & Ricotta

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Recipes:

Baked Stuffed Rigatoni with Ground Beef & Ricotta

This hearty and flavorful dish features large rigatoni pasta stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef and creamy ricotta, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and baked until bubbly. A perfect comfort food meal!

Ingredients:
12 rigatoni pasta tubes

1 lb ground beef

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil the rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Stuff the Rigatoni: Spoon the beef and ricotta mixture into each cooked rigatoni tube, ensuring they are well filled.

Assemble the Dish: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed rigatoni in the dish and pour the remaining marinara sauce over them. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy this delicious and cheesy stuffed pasta dish!