Description
Baked Rigatoni with Mushrooms & Prosciutto is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of mushrooms and savory prosciutto, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, sautéing until mushrooms are tender.
- Add chopped prosciutto to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, sautéed mushrooms and prosciutto, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Baked Rigatoni, Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Italian Pasta, Comfort Food