Irresistible Beef Stuffed Rigatoni Bake with 3 Cheesy Layers
A hearty and cheesy baked rigatoni dish stuffed with flavorful ground beef, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara or meat sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix in 1 cup marinara.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish. Stuff each rigatoni tube with the beef mixture and stand them upright in the dish.
- Spoon remaining marinara over the stuffed pasta. Add ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use jumbo rigatoni tubes for easier stuffing.
- A piping bag helps fill the pasta neatly.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/beef-stuffed-rigatoni-bake-recipe/