Cheesy Pasta Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound rigatoni noodles.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
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1 cup diced yellow onion.
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1 pound ground chuck or spicy Italian sausage.
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
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48 ounces tomato sauce.
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1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs.
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan.
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6 ounces melted mozzarella.
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1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves.
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Chopped fresh parsley as garnish.
# Preparation Steps:
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Warm your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking pan with oil.
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Cook rigatoni in water with salt until barely tender. Empty water.
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Sauté onion with oil until soft, then cook meat until no pink shows. Throw in garlic, pour sauce and mix in spices. Let bubble for 10 minutes.
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Stir pasta with the meat mix and add a bit of parmesan. Transfer everything to your baking dish.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella, the leftover parmesan and oregano. Put greased foil on top.
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Let it cook with foil for 25 minutes, then take foil off for another 5-10 minutes till it bubbles.
# Additional Tips:
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You can make this a day before and store in fridge.
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Pop it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Stays good in your fridge for 3-4 days.