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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Haroon Shah
h_s@aol.comThis recipe was a disaster! The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
john tamaramiesine
john.tamaramiesine20@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough?
Adesope Akeem
adesope-akeem21@gmail.comThis was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.
H Good
h.good37@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one was actually pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Mack Menthion
m@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Mwendo Sabwa
sabwamwendo75@hotmail.comI loved this recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sarfaraj Alam
sarfarajalam2@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Nishika Kumar
nishika_kumar@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Patrick Zirkle
pz@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.
Ihsan baryaal
baryaal-i@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one was surprisingly good. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
liz rocha
liz_rocha@gmail.comThis is my new favorite pasta dish! The combination of the creamy sauce, the tender pasta, and the crispy cheese topping is simply irresistible.
Nyamdorj Ganzorig
nyamdorj.ganzorig@hotmail.comI made this last night and it was delicious! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
MD mehrab Tasin
tasinm82@hotmail.comThis baked rigatoni was a hit with my family! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making this again.