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Recipes:
Cheesy Baked Stuffed Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
This deliciously cheesy and hearty baked stuffed rigatoni is filled with savory ground beef and ricotta, topped with a rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella!
Ingredients:
For the Pasta & Filling:
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
For the Marinara Sauce:
2 cups marinara sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
For Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Boil rigatoni pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling:
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion & garlic until fragrant.
Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
Remove from heat and mix in ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg.
Stuff the Rigatoni:
Fill a piping bag or spoon the beef-ricotta mixture into each rigatoni.
Assemble & Bake:
Spread some marinara sauce in a baking dish.
Arrange stuffed rigatoni on top, then cover with more sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot!
Enjoy this cheesy, comforting, and flavorful baked pasta!
Would you like a spicy version or an extra creamy sauce suggestion?
