RIGATONI CASSEROLE

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This was my favourite meal growing up as a kid. My Mom always let us pick the family's meal on our birthdays, and I always picked this, even though my Mom didn't like using the oven in the heat of August. I still love it today! It is my "comfort food" and I make it often. It is great for dinner parties, too. Add some garlic bread and a salad and you have a great meal!

Provided by esm4877

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
0.5 (900 g) bag rigatoni pasta
1 green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese (small size)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare rigatoni noodles according to package directions. When pasta is done, drain water and put pasta into a large casserole dish.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown ground beef in a frying pan. Add seasonings. When it is about halfway done, add mushrooms, peppers, and onion. Drain when meat is brown.
  • Add pasta sauce to the meat and vegetables and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, grate the cheese.
  • Put sauce mixture, parmesean cheese, and grated cheese into the casserole dish. Mix well. Cover.
  • Cook in oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • I always add a bit more parmesean cheese onto my serving before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.8, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 145.7, Sodium 891, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 36.7

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