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Creamy Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake

A creamy, cheesy baked rigatoni dish loaded with seasoned ground beef and rich marinara sauce—simple, hearty, and baked to bubbling perfection.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 ounces rigatoni pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Boil salted water. Cook rigatoni until al dente (10–11 minutes), drain, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion 2–3 minutes. Add beef and brown for 7–8 minutes. Drain if needed.
  • Add Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat beef evenly.
  • Stir in marinara and cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with garlic bread or salad.