Easy Baked Rigatoni with Ham and Feta
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Baked Rigatoni with Ham and Feta, a comforting classic with a Mediterranean twist. Packed with tender rigatoni pasta, smoky diced ham, and tangy crumbles of feta cheese, this dish is layered with a rich, herb-infused tomato sauce that’s simmered to perfection with garlic, oregano, and basil. A generous sprinkling of Parmesan adds a golden, bubbly finish to every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this oven-baked crowd-pleaser is perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, this hearty pasta bake is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite that's as simple as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 700 ml canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 200 g smoked ham
- 150 g feta cheese
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
Dice the smoked ham into small cubes and add it to the tomato sauce. Stir and let the ham warm through for 2 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni with the tomato sauce and ham. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
Crumble half of the feta cheese over the layer, then add the remaining pasta mixture on top.
Top the dish with the remaining feta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 7257 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.3 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1568 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3508 mg | 75% | |
*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.
