This easy rigatoni pasta bake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Rigatoni Pasta Bake
This easy rigatoni pasta bake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- ounces Rigatoni pasta
- pound ground beef
- pound Italian sausage
- Contadina Tomato Sauce 15 ounce cans
- ounce can Contadina Crushed Tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon Contadina Tomato Paste
- ½ cups Mozarella cheese
- ½ finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- tablespoon garlic powder
- tablespoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, brown ground beef and sausage until crumbly and cooked through. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper. Allow to simmer 3 – 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Gently stir pasta into sauce.
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add half the pasta and sauce mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle half the Mozzarella and Parmesan over the pasta. Repeat with a second layer.
- Bake in preheated 325 oven, covered with foil, for 20-25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 – 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Tips for the Best Rigatoni Pasta Bake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking rigatoni pasta bake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.