Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish./nStep 2: Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside./nStep 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened./nStep 4: Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant./nStep 5: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks./nStep 6: Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5–7 minutes./nStep 7: In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and sour cream until smooth./nStep 8: Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, then gently fold in the ricotta mixture./nStep 9: Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese./nStep 10: Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 11: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of water or sauce if needed to keep it from drying out. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.