ITALIAN CASSEROLE (RIGATONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO SAUCE)
Make and share this Italian Casserole (Rigatoni and Cheese With Tomato Sauce) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Combine tomato sauce with seasonings, and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minuntes.
- Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat.
- In a baking dish, arrange pasta and cheese in layers, ending with cheese.
- Pour melted butter over all.
- Bake, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- To freeze: Undercook pasta by a minute or two. Assemble dish as directed. Wrap with plastic wrap and then foil. Label and freeze.
- To serve: Thaw in fridge. Remove plastic wrap and recover with foil. Bake as directed for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 727.6, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 20
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Nambazira Nulu
[email protected]This is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Arham Butt
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and cheese, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.
Rashed Qurishy
[email protected]I love the crispy cheese topping on this casserole. It adds a nice crunch to the dish.
Kamal auwal Adam
[email protected]This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as delicious the next day.
X2 Gamers
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make this casserole without any problems. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
Mazwi Majozi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The casserole is so rich and flavorful.
Aman Durani
[email protected]I'm not a fan of tomato sauce, but I still enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and pasta were delicious.
Mst Mursalena
[email protected]This is the best Italian casserole I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.
Johon hembrom Johon
[email protected]I made this casserole for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of her childhood.
Danny Thomas
[email protected]This is a really versatile recipe. You can add different vegetables, meats, or cheeses to customize it to your liking.
kuboye oluseyi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used a meatless tomato sauce in this recipe. It turned out great! The casserole was still hearty and flavorful, even without the meat.
Maria Lena
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have a box of rigatoni in my pantry, so this is a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy meal.
Md asraful Md asraful
[email protected]This is my new favorite comfort food! It's so cheesy and delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.
marquell McWilliams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying.
Komuntare Becky
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I used a different type of cheese than the one called for in the recipe and it turned out great.
amir asghar
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.
Muhmmad Bilal shad
[email protected]This Italian casserole was a hit with my family! The rigatoni was cooked perfectly and the cheese was gooey and melted. The tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.