Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once shimmering, add one chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute.
- Cook the Beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook for about 8 minutes until nicely browned.
- Prepare the Ragu: Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, followed by 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of broth. Add 1 teaspoon each of oregano and thyme, with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook the Rigatoni: In a large pot of boiling salted water, add 12 ounces of rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Stuff the Rigatoni: Once the ragu thickens, remove from heat. Use a piping bag to stuff each rigatoni with the ragu and place in a greased baking dish.
- Add the Cheese: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the stuffed rigatoni, and finish with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow the cooked rigatoni to cool slightly before stuffing to avoid burns. For an extra cheesy crust, mix some mozzarella into the ragu before stuffing.
