BEEF 'N' CHEESE RIGATONI BAKE

Ingredients

• 1/2 LB LEAN GROUND BEEF
• 1/2 CUP CHOPPED ONION
• 1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED
• 1 JAR 15 1/2 OZ. MEATLESS
• SPAGHETTI SAUCE
• 1/8 TSP PEPPER
• 1 CAN 15 OZ. RICOTTA CHEESE
• 1/2 CUP MILK
• 1/2 TSP SALT
• 8 OZ. MUELLER'S RIGATONI, ABOUT 5
• CUPS, COOKED 8 MIN. AND DRAINED
• 1 CUP, 4 OZ., SHREDDED OR

Directions

• 1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion
• and garlic 4 minutes or until meat is lightly browned, stir
• frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer
• 10 minutes.
• 2. In large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, milk and salt. Add
• rigatoni; toss to coat. Spoon half the rigatoni mix into a 8x8x2-inch
• baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup sauce. Repeat
• layers once. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• 3. Bake in 350 degrees ferenheit over 20 minutes or until heated
• through. Makes 4-6 servings. Preparation time and bake time 20
• minutes each.