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title: Rigatoni al Forno (Baked Rigatoni with Beef and Mozzarella)
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/rigatoni-al-forno
---

Gather @canned tomato{2%can}, @dried oregano{1%tsp} and @black pepper{}.

Heat the oven to 200°C.

Soften the @onion{1} and @garlic{4%clove} in @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then add the @ground beef{500%g} and brown thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, @salt{} and pepper, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until thickened. ~{15%minutes}

Meanwhile, boil the @rigatoni{450%g} in well-salted water for 2 minutes less than the package suggests — it finishes cooking in the oven. ~{8%minutes}

Toss the drained rigatoni through the meat sauce along with half the @mozzarella{250%g}.

Tip everything into a baking dish and scatter the remaining mozzarella and the @parmesan{50%g} over the top.

Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and golden at the edges. ~{25%minutes}

Rest 5 minutes, then scatter with @fresh basil{8%leaf} and serve. ~{5%minutes}