Extra Cheesy Baked Rigatoni Recipe!! Easy Dinner Recipe Idea & Ultimate Comfort Food!

By Tatyana's Everyday Food · 75 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/205°C.
2. Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente, drain it, and keep it warm in a large bowl.
3. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef or sausage, break it up, season with salt and black pepper, and brown for 7 to 9 minutes until fully cooked.
4. Add the marinara to the pan, bring to a simmer, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons each of basil and parsley.
5. Pour the meat sauce over the pasta. Add 1 ¾ cups of the mozzarella, 1 ½ cups of the parmesan and the ricotta, and mix until well combined.
6. Transfer to a large casserole dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for about 25 minutes until melted and golden on top.
7. Optional: turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes to caramelise the cheese further.
8. Take the dish out, scatter the remaining herbs over the top, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Summarized from Tatyana's Everyday Food's video. Watch it for the details.

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