Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound rigatoni (cooked and drained)
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce (24 ounces each)
  • 1 pound ground beef or sausage (browned/drained)
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided into 1 cup and 2 cups)
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • optional fresh basil, 1 - 2- cups ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked rigatoni, spaghetti sauce, browned ground meat, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13” casserole dish and top with remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 - 30 minutes, until warmed through and cheese is melted and bubbly. If you are using a broiler safe dish, you can turn on the broiler in the last couple minutes to brown the cheese, but watch closely!