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Nut-Free Shellfish-Free Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni Pasta

Recipe

Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni Pasta

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Ingredients

  • ground beef2 lb
  • salt0
  • pepper0
  • salted butter3 tablespoon
  • garlic powder0
  • flour1½ oz
  • onion powder0
  • milk3 cups
  • rigatoni1 lb
  • egg4
  • marinara sauce1½ lb
  • shredded mozzarella cheese10½ oz
  • parmesan cheese2 oz

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190˚C.) In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef with garlic powder, onion, powder, salt, & pepper.

  2. 2

    Remove from pan and drain.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, melt the butter, and mix with the flour until it forms a paste.

  4. 4

    Add the milk gradually, and bring to a boil, until it thickens into a creamy sauce.

  5. 5

    Set aside.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, mix the rigatoni with the eggs.

  7. 7

    Divide between two 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking dishes.

  8. 8

    Layer on the marinara, ground beef, mozzarella, white sauce, and parmesan.

  9. 9

    Bake both for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

  10. 10

    Cool and freeze extra casserole up to 2 months. (To cook, transfer to the refrigerator overnight.

  11. 11

    Bake covered at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes.

  12. 12

    Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.) Nutrition Calories: 1916 Fat: 61 grams Carbs: 223 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 21 grams Protein: 110 grams Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 8)

894calories
63gProtein
52gCarbs
43gFat
Fiber2g
Sugar8g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.