Rigatoni Casserole

Name: Rigatoni Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 0.5 (900 g) bag rigatoni pasta; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese (small size); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon parsley

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
0.5 (900 g) bag rigatoni pasta
1 green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (700 ml) jar pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese (small size)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Prepare rigatoni noodles according to package directions. When pasta is done, drain water and put pasta into a large casserole dish.
3

While pasta is cooking, brown ground beef in a frying pan. Add seasonings. When it is about halfway done, add mushrooms, peppers, and onion. Drain when meat is brown.
4

Add pasta sauce to the meat and vegetables and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5

While the sauce is simmering, grate the cheese.
6

Put sauce mixture, parmesean cheese, and grated cheese into the casserole dish. Mix well. Cover.
7

Cook in oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
8

I always add a bit more parmesean cheese onto my serving before eating.
9

Enjoy!