Antipasti, fragrant ciabatta, pasta, pizza, delicious desserts and more - Italian cuisine is always a real treat and Italian dishes have a big place in our hearts. Let's be honest - there is hardly a food that so many people look forward to unconditionally as a delicious pasta. Whether classics like Bolognese or Carbonara or something more unusual like pumpkin pasta - pasta dishes are always tasty and are ideal when things have to be done quickly. But instead of ordering from the Italian restaurant next time, how about trying our Rigatoni al Forno with minced meat? Or would you rather be vegetarian? In today's article we have put together the most delicious recipes for Italian pasta casserole that children and adults alike would look forward to. So read on and enjoy!
Recipe for Rigatoni al Forno like the Italian one
We don't necessarily have to spend hours in the kitchen to put a delicious dish on the table. Full of flavors, super cheesy and irresistibly delicious – this Italian-style rigatoni al forno recipe tastes wonderful and is ideal fora quick dinnerduring the week.
Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
- 450 Grams Rigatoni
- 700 grams of ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 300 grams of diced canned tomatoes
- 400 Gramm Marinara-Sauce
- 240 Grams Mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the minced meat and fry, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and marinara sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook for 5-8 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Season with the spices and add rigatoni.
- Mix everything well and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and you're done - it's so easy to prepare Rigatoni al Forno like in an Italian restaurant!
Vegan pasta casserole
And here's the good news for everyone who doesn't consume animal products! You can make Rigatoni al Forno vegetarian that tastes just as good as the original!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 500 Grams Rigatoni
- 200 grams of fine soy granules
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 500 grams of diced tomatoes
- 200 grams of vegetable cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, thyme and paprika powder
- Vegan mozzarella for sprinkling
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Let the soy granules steep in a pot with boiling water for 5-10 minutes until they become soft. Drain through a sieve and squeeze out any remaining water well.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and saute onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the soy granules to the pan and fry for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Add the tomato paste and agave syrup to the pan, season with spices and stir well.
- Then pour over the pureed tomatoes and cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add rigatoni and mix well.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with vegan mozzarella.
- Bake the vegan Rigatoni al Forno for 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and enjoy!
Rigatoni al Forno with ham and peas
Don't feel like minced meat? How about this creamy pasta casserole with ham and peas in a wonderful tomato cream sauce? And the best part? You can prepare the rigatoni al forno the day before and asMeal prep during the weekenjoy!
Ingredients for 4-6 servings:
- 500 Grams Rigatoni
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 300 grams cooked ham, diced
- 300 grams of canned peas
- 200 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 600 grams of canned diced tomatoes or marinara sauce
- 100 ml Sahne
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Mozzarella or Parmesan for sprinkling
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze with diced tomatoes and cream and mix well.
- Add the ham and peas to the pan, mix and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Then add the pasta, stir and pour into the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella or parmesan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and your rigatoni al forno with ham and peas is ready!
Baked Rigatoni from the Thermomix
If you want, you can of course prepare Rigatoni al Forno in the Thermomix. Just as delicious and ready in 30 minutes - perfect for a quick anddelicious dinner or lunchduring the week!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 400 Grams Rigatoni
- 200 grams of minced meat
- 100 grams of cooked ham
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 60 grams of tomato paste
- 200 ml Sahne
- 100 ml vegetable broth
- 50 Gramm Parmesan
- 150 Grams Mozzarella
- 20 grams of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Put the parmesan in the mixing bowl and grate for 8 seconds/speed setting 10. Set aside
- Halve the garlic and onion, place in the mixing bowl and chop for 5 seconds/speed setting 5.
- Push down with the spatula, add olive oil and heat for 3 minutes/Varoma/speed 1.
- Place the minced meat and tomato paste in the mixing bowl and heat for 5 minutes/Varoma/reverse rotation/speed 1.
- Add the cream, vegetable broth, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes/97 degrees/reverse rotation/speed 1.
- Place the ham in the mixing bowl and mix for 2 minutes/97 degrees/reverse rotation/speed setting 2.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and place the rigatoni in a baking dish.
- Pour over the sauce and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and enjoy warm!
