Cheesy Beef Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
24 ounces marinara sauce
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
16 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps

Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains. Drain the grease.
Season the beef mixture with Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour the marinara sauce and heavy whipping cream into the skillet. Stir to fully combine with the beef mixture.
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet. Gently stir until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pasta bake from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!