Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni
Elevate your pasta night with this Quick and Easy Crowd Pleasing Rigatoni, a perfect dish for feeding a hungry family or impressing your guests. Featuring tender rigatoni tossed in a creamy marinara sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between hearty and flavorful. Topped with gooey, golden-broiled mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is pure comfort food bliss. Ready in just 35 minutes, this baked pasta dish combines simplicity and indulgence, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces Jar of marinara sauce
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and stir to combine with the garlic.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the pan, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until incorporated.
Preheat the oven to broil (high setting).
Transfer the rigatoni and sauce to a large, oven-safe casserole dish.
Top the pasta evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Place the casserole dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 7126 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 102.1 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2217 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2065 mg | 44% | |
*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.
