Baked Rigatoni Alla Carne Recipe
Mixed with sausage, meatballs, soppressata, meat sauce, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Stir in the meatballs, soppressata, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Assemble the Baked Rigatoni
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked rigatoni with the meat sauce, mixing well. Dollop the ricotta mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rigatoni for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with additional fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.
