BAKED RIGATONI WITH BEEF RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Baked Rigatoni with Beef Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 6

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2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni pasta
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. In baking dish, stir together cooked pasta, beef, pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with basil.