Baked Rotini
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this cheesy, flavorful Baked Rotini! Packed with tender rotini pasta, a savory homemade meat sauce featuring ground beef or Italian sausage, and a luscious blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, this dish is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Highlighted by the warmth of Italian seasoning and aromatic garlic, every bite delivers a cozy and satisfying flavor experience. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make casserole is ready in under an hour and serves a crowd. Garnished with optional fresh basil, it’s a family-friendly favorite that’s sure to become a recipe on repeat. Keywords: baked rotini recipe, cheesy pasta bake, easy dinner casserole, Italian sausage pasta, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
Add the meat sauce to the pasta mixture and stir until well coated.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the baked rotini rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.7 g | 218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3010 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 156.6 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 2329 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
