Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- kosher salt
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups marinara or pasta sauce
- black pepper (optional)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
- Boil the rigatoni in salted water until slightly firm, then drain it.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 7 to 9 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix the sauce with the rigatoni, spread it in the baking dish, and top it with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling, then rest for 5 minutes.
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