Best 9 Best Rigatoni With Meat Recipes

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Rigatoni with meat is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender rigatoni pasta, savory meat sauce, and rich cheese makes this dish irresistible. With so many different variations of this dish, finding the best recipe can be a daunting task. This article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks for creating the ultimate rigatoni with meat. From selecting the right ingredients to perfecting the cooking technique, we will guide you through the process of making a delicious and memorable dish.

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10 BEST WAYS TO USE RIGATONI



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Looking for an easy dinner? Try one of these amazing rigatoni recipes! From spicy sausage to Greek pasta to tomato cream, the whole family will happily devour these meals.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Spicy Sausage Rigatoni
Baked Rigatoni Pasta
Rigatoni Skillet with Mushrooms and Spinach
Greek Pasta Bake
Artichoke and Pea Rigatoni Pasta
Tomato Cream Rigatoni
Creamy Lemon Pasta
Pasta alla Norma
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Greek Pasta Salad

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a rigatoni recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED RIGATONI WITH BEEF



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Make this Baked Rigatoni with Beef the hero of any weeknight. Loaded with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, two different types of cheese and plenty of sauce, this hearty and comforting baked rigatoni will have everyone at the table asking for seconds-even the picky eaters. This simple rigatoni and beef casserole is a delicious way to spend family time.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 3/4 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (about 8 oz)
1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; return to pasta-cooking pot.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain, and add to pot with pasta.
  • Add pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese to pot with pasta and beef; stir to combine, then pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is at least 165°F in center. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

RIGATONI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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This is the hearty pasta dish that everyone loves to eat. The rigatoni cooks right in the sauce, which not only saves you from having to wash an extra pan-it makes the pasta more flavorful.

Provided by Marge Perry

Categories     HarperCollins     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Pasta     Meat     Tomato     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Garlic     Beef     Ground Beef     Red Wine     Wine     One-Pot Meal

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
12 ounces lean ground beef (85%)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil
2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beef and garlic and cook, breaking the beef into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until the onion and beef are lightly browned, 9 to 10 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and zucchini; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the rigatoni, salt, pepper, and 3 cups water; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is somewhat thickened, about 18 minutes. Add 1 cup water and continue cooking until the pasta is tender, 9 to 10 minutes more.
  • Serve the rigatoni topped with the Romano and basil.

CHEESY SAUSAGE RIGATONI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound rigatoni
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 25-ounce jars marinara sauce
Two 8-ounce balls fresh mozzarella, cut into large cubes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
  • Saute the onions in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Crumble in the sausage, add the crushed red pepper and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the marinara sauce, mix everything together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • To assemble, add about 2 spoonfuls of the sauce--just enough to coat the bottom--to a baking dish. Then layer half of the cooled noodles, half of the mozzarella cubes and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the process: layer the remaining noodles, mozzarella and sauce, then top with the Parmesan. Cover and put in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the rigatoni until heated through and bubbling, 25 minutes straight from the fridge, or 2 hours straight from the freezer. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta
1 pound rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, chopped into small florets
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
One 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the topping: Add the ricotta, basil, and salt to a small bowl. Stir together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season well with salt and cook the rigatoni for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large braiser or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the meat with the back of a spoon, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add the broccoli and garlic and cook to marry the flavors, about 3 minutes. Stir in the marinara and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined. Add the pasta to the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Add the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.
  • Dollop the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the top. Nestle the ricotta mixture into the pasta and cover with some of the pasta. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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This is a favorite in my kitchen. It's a perfect Sunday meal. This sauce isn't your typical tomato saucy meat rigatoni. Please enjoy,it's special enough for Christmas eve dinner too!

Provided by Melba Sundevil

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 lb lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups canned diced tomatoes in tomato puree
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large pan heat oil& butter over low heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, parsley, basil and cook until very soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Raise heat to moderate, add ground beef, fennel seed, salt and black pepper, cook until no longer pink.
  • Add wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes with juices and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in parmesan and continue to cook.
  • Preheat oven to 350, and lightly grease 3 quart baking dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling water cook rigatoni until almost al dente, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain, toss pasta with meat sauce.
  • Put 1/2 of the mixture in dish, sprinkle with 1/2 the mozzarella, cover with remaining pasta mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until pasta is hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 1011.1, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 36.9

BAKED RIGATONI FOR A CROWD



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This baked rigatoni is a delicious dish for a crowd. It can easily be halved or divided into two pans--one to eat and one to freeze unbaked.

Provided by JennyD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ (16 ounce) packages rigatoni pasta
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sausage; stir to break up lumps and cook until lightly browned and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, water, basil, oregano, and parsley to the pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, for 25 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool water, and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Uncover the sauce and increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add 2/3 of the sauce to the pasta; toss to combine. Stir in mozzarella cheese and 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour remaining sauce over top, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1325.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

RIGATONI PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper, crushed tomato, rigatoni, parmesan cheese, mozarella, springform pan

Provided by Paroma Soni

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 can crushed tomato
1 lb rigatoni
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup mozarella, shredded
springform pan

Steps:

  • Boil the rigatoni in salted boiling water until just underdone or al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and place in a bowl with a little olive oil so the pasta doesn't stick together. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the ground beef.
  • Break up and stir the beef until brown.
  • Add in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Add in the crushed tomatoes and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the prepared pasta with the parmesan cheese and mix.
  • In a springform pan, place the rigatoni noodles standing up to fill the pan.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the pie with the mozzarella cheese and bake for another 15 minutes at the same temperature.
  • Slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BAKED RIGATONI WITH MEAT SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a crowd, as it doubles and triples easily. It is comfort food at its best. Even picky eaters will come back for seconds!!! From the book Pasta by Food & Wine. COOKING TIME INCLUDES 70 MINUTES OF SIMMER & BAKE TIME!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup white wine
32 ounces canned whole tomatoes, chopped including juice
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a medium frying pan, heat the oil and butter over low heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, parsley and basil and cook until very soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to moderate, add the ground beef, fennel seed, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan.
  • Heat the oven to 350F.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until almost done, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Lightly oil a 3 quart oval baking dish. Toss the pasta with the meat sauce and put half of it in the baking dish. Top with half the mozzarella. Repeat with remaining pasta and mozzarella.
  • Bake until the pasta is piping hot, about 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful tomatoes, tender rigatoni pasta, and high-quality ground beef.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef adds flavor and depth to the sauce. Be sure to cook it until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses, such as Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta, adds a rich, creamy flavor to the dish.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or oregano, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Rigatoni with meat sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese, it is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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