CHEESY RIGATONI BAKE

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This baked pasta is a family favorite. One of our four children always asks for it as a birthday dinner. -Nancy Urbine, Lancaster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup water
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat., Add eggs to pasta, tossing to coat. Divide mixture between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Layer each dish with one can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and half of the white sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 30-35 minutes. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 7-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Zidi JuTt
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Lyilah Rod
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I made this cheesy rigatoni bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to feed a crowd.


Dennis Bentum
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


mishal kakar
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I've made this cheesy rigatoni bake several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Emaan Ahmad
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


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I made this cheesy rigatoni bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to feed a crowd.


M Faisal
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Obaidil Hossain
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I've made this cheesy rigatoni bake several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adwoa Fafali
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Jaydin Pietersen
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I made this cheesy rigatoni bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to feed a crowd.


Bimala Raut
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Khan Hotak
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I've made this cheesy rigatoni bake several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kaimah Anthony
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Jan Ucieklak
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I made this cheesy rigatoni bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to feed a crowd.


ABULQITMEER 2526
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Elham Elham
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I've made this cheesy rigatoni bake several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


chris lasiewski
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This cheesy rigatoni bake is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and oh so satisfying. I love that it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Md Shawun
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I made this cheesy rigatoni bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to feed a crowd.


tinashe makos
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This cheesy rigatoni bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.