Cheesy Baked Rigatoni (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb rigatoni pasta.
02 - 1 cup diced yellow onions.
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil.
04 - 4 minced garlic cloves.
05 - 1 lb ground beef or sausage (Italian style).
06 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
07 - 1 teaspoon seasoning mix (Italian blend).
08 - 48 oz marinara sauce.
09 - 6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded.
10 - 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried.
12 - Fresh parsley for garnish.

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9x13 dish with oil or spray.
02 - Cook rigatoni in salty water, just until al dente. Drain it well.
03 - Heat oil, sauté onions, then brown sausage or beef. Stir in garlic, marinara, and spices. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
04 - Stir pasta with sauce and some Parmesan. Spread it in the prepared dish.
05 - Sprinkle with mozzarella, rest of Parmesan, and oregano. Cover the dish with a greased piece of foil.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes covered, then another 5-10 uncovered until it’s bubbly.

# Notes:

01 - Can chill in advance to fix later.
02 - Stays good in freezer up to 90 days.
03 - Lasts 3-4 days refrigerated.

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