SIMPLE BAKED RIGATONI
Consider this your master recipe for baked rigatoni, one of the ultimate Italian-American comfort foods. Start by making your own marinara sauce using whole canned tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, and herbs. Mix it with cooked pasta, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, and bake until bubbling. It's a warm and hearty treat that the whole family will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt. Add rigatoni; cook until just al dente. Drain; rinse under cold water. Stir together ricotta and half of mozzarella in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce on bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add half of rigatoni; spread into an even layer. Top with 1 cup sauce and the ricotta mixture, spreading with a rubber spatula to cover. Top with remaining rigatoni and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top to cover. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese has melted, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Mallori Cotton
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.
Derek Bradley
[email protected]This pasta is to die for! The filling is cheesy, flavorful, and the perfect combination with the crispy pasta. I could eat this every day.
S_Newaj _Raj
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more garlic and herbs. The pasta was also a bit overcooked.
Norrjahan Jahan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy ricotta and spinach filling and the crispy pasta.
X stroya
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach and sun-dried tomatoes added a lot of flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Fidel Castro Okello
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The ricotta and spinach filling was very heavy and the sauce was a bit too creamy. I think it would have been better with a lighter sauce.
Alice Aidan
[email protected]This baked rigatoni is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy ricotta and spinach filling and the crispy pasta.
Md Rok
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit too subtle for my taste. I think it could have used some more garlic and Parmesan cheese.
tashrik_ Official
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The pasta was overcooked and the filling was dry and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Kutlwano Melk
[email protected]I loved the ricotta and spinach filling, but I found the pasta to be a little bland. Next time, I'll try adding some herbs or spices to the sauce.
Sseguya Fredrick
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and delicious pasta dish.
Slent
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat pasta and it turned out really well. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
isabella Nivalinna
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was gooey and delicious.
Ivan Bruce
[email protected]This baked rigatoni was a hit with my family! The ricotta and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.