Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni
Elevate your pasta night with this Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni, a perfect dish for feeding a hungry family or impressing your guests. Featuring tender rigatoni tossed in a creamy marinara sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between hearty and flavorful. Topped with gooey, golden-broiled mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is pure comfort food bliss. Ready in just 35 minutes, this baked pasta dish combines simplicity and indulgence, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces Jar of marinara sauce
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and stir to combine with the garlic.
Step 5
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the cooked rigatoni to the pan, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until incorporated.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to broil (high setting).
Step 9
Transfer the rigatoni and sauce to a large, oven-safe casserole dish.
Step 10
Top the pasta evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 11
Place the casserole dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Step 12
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Step 13
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1565.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2604.2 |
| Total Fat 143.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 336.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7125.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.6g | |
| Protein 102.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2217.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2065.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories