Easy Baked Rigatoni with Ground Beef: A Comforting Family Favorite
A delicious and comforting baked rigatoni dish with ground beef that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the beef; stir to combine.
- Mix the cooked rigatoni with the beef mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Rigatoni, Ground Beef, Comfort Food