Baked Rigatoni Pasta

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage to the pan. Season the meat with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook the meat for 3-4 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Add the onion to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until meat is browned and cooked through and onion is softened.

Step 4

Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the marinara sauce and tomato sauce to the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 5

Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes or until just thickened

Step 6

Toss the cooked rigatoni with the sauce.

Step 7

Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until pasta is bubbly and cheese is melted and browned.

Step 9

Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.