Cheesy Rigatoni Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound of rigatoni.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil, any kind you like.
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1 cup of diced yellow onion.
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1 pound of ground Italian sausage or beef.
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Four minced garlic cloves.
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48 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce.
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1 teaspoon of an Italian herb blend.
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1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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1/2 cup of Parmesan, grated.
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6 ounces of mozzarella, shredded.
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1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
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A sprinkle of fresh parsley to garnish.
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 pan lightly.
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Boil rigatoni in well-salted water just until barely tender. Drain it off.
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Sauté onions in olive oil. Brown ground meat with onions, then add garlic. Stir in marinara and seasonings, letting it simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Stir cooked pasta with the sauce plus part of the Parmesan. Spread into the prepared dish.
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Put mozzarella, the leftover Parmesan, and dried oregano on top. Cover with foil that’s been oiled lightly.
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Bake it with foil for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes till the cheese is golden and bubbling.
# Notes:
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You can assemble this ahead of time and refrigerate.
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Freezing works for up to three months.
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Stays fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days.