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A close-up of a bubbling dish of baked rigatoni with melted cheese and rich tomato sauce.

Best way to grow with 5-Ingredient Baked Rigatoni

This incredibly easy 5-ingredient baked rigatoni is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a delicious pasta dish that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and boil the rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and toss it with the marinara sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning in a large baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the marinara sauce before baking.