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Easy Rigatoni Pasta Bake
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Instructions
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Pre-heat the oven to 400° F. Grease a large casserole dish.
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In the dish, add in all of the ingredients minus the cheeses: pasta, olive oil, marinara sauce, broth, garlic, onion, zucchini, spices, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and cover with tin foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and give the whole dish a stir. Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the pasta. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
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Optional: broil for a few minutes to get the cheese browned more.
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Enjoy with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
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Mozzarella: I recommend shredding your own ball of mozzarella but pre-shredded also works fine.
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Storage Instructions – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Add a splash of water or sauce if needed.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Undercook Your Pasta Slightly 🍝Cook rigatoni to just al dente (1-2 minutes under package time) since it will continue cooking in the oven, preventing mushy pasta in your final bake.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Creaminess 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water and mix it with your marinara sauce to create a silkier, more cohesive sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
- Layer Mozzarella Strategically 🧀Add half the mozzarella mid-bake and the remainder on top in the final 5 minutes to achieve a melted interior with a golden, crispy top layer.
- Bloom Your Dried Spices in Oil 🫒Heat your olive oil with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder for 1-2 minutes before adding vegetables to unlock their full aromatic potential and deepen flavor.
- Let It Rest Before Serving ⏱️Allow the baked pasta to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven so the cheese sets slightly, making it easier to serve and preventing a runny dish.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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