Cheesy Rigatoni Bake Recipe

This easy cheesy rigatoni bake is all about incredible flavor! A true family favorite! Bake this favorite pasta with a garlicky tomato sauce, and you've got simple and comforting, all baked into one big casserole!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword easy meal ideas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 346kcal

Author Nicole Cook

Ingredients

16 ounces rigatoni noodles
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
¼ cup water
4 eggs lightly beaten
16 ounces spaghetti sauce use a flavored sauce for even more flavor
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups mozzarella cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Slowly stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add the milk and the water. Bring it to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes until it gets thicker.
Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs to the pasta and stir.
Pour the pasta into a 9×13 pan. Layer the top of the noodles with your spaghetti sauce of choice. Mix in the Italian Seasoning and minced garlic.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of that layer. Next spoon the white sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the entire thing.
Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees.
If you have doubled the recipe, or just want to save this one – it needs to be covered and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then cover and bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 7-10 minutes longer or cooked.

Notes

This is an excellent freezer cooking or OAMC recipe.

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