#nybakerypartner This Cheesy Rigatoni Bake with Meat Sauce is pure comfort food! Serve it with thenybakery Five Cheese Texas Toast — it’s crispy, cheesy, and takes pasta night to the next level.
Save this for your next cozy dinner!
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Ingredients:
1 lb rigatoni
½ tbsp olive oil
½ medium onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup reserved pasta water
1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings (divided):
3 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp dried basil
3 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Ricotta Mixture:
15 oz whole milk ricotta
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese Layer:
2 cups freshly grated mozzarella
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions:
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the rest...