Oven Baked Rigatoni Loaded With Beef Ragu
A rich and comforting baked rigatoni dish with hearty beef ragu, melty mozzarella, and golden parmesan — perfect for cozy dinners and sharing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil (optional)
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup grated parmesan
Chopped parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add beef and brown fully.
- Stir in tomato paste, wine, crushed tomatoes, seasoning, and simmer 20–25 mins.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Layer some ragu in baking dish. Add rigatoni (upright or layered).
- Pour remaining ragu over pasta. Add fresh mozzarella and shredded cheese.
- Top with parmesan. Cover with foil and bake 25 mins.
- Uncover and bake 10–15 mins more. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate before baking. Substitute ground turkey or add vegetables to customize.
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