Description
This cheesy baked stuffed rigatoni is a comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring pasta tubes filled with a rich cheese mixture, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each rigatoni tube with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed rigatoni in the dish and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure all ingredients are meat-free. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 20g