Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni Pasta

Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni Pasta

Recipe by Hannah Williams from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • onion powder, to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 lb rigatoni, cooked
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190˚C.)
  • In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, & pepper. Remove from pan and drain.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter, and mix with the flour until it forms a paste.
  • Add the milk gradually, and bring to a boil, until it thickens into a creamy sauce. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the rigatoni with the eggs. Divide between two 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking dishes.
  • Layer on the marinara, ground beef, mozzarella, white sauce, and parmesan.
  • Bake both for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Cool and freeze extra casserole up to 2 months. (To cook, transfer to the refrigerator overnight. Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.)
  • Nutrition Calories: 1916 Fat: 61 grams Carbs: 223 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 21 grams Protein: 110 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 1077
  • Carbohydrate: 102g
  • Fat: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 68g
  • Sugar: 11g

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