Baked Rigatoni with Beef

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Ingredients : 6

Servings : 8

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni pasta (about 7 oz)
  • 1 lb ground beef sirloin
  • 1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Directions:

  1.  Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  2.  Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  3. In baking dish, stir together cooked pasta, beef, pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Smartpoints: 6
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 8g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Sodium 440mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 27g
  • Dietary Fiber 4g
  • Protein 22g
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