Rigatoni Al Forno Con Carne Recipe
Tuscan style meat sauce tossed with rigatoni pasta, shredded mozzarella, baked until golden
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft.
- 2
Brown the Meat
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, boil water and cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce is ready, combine the rigatoni with the meat sauce in the skillet, mixing well.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Rigatoni Al Forno con carne!
