Spicy Baked Rigatoni

4.50 from 10 votes

Spicy Baked Rigatoni

Creamy and quick to make, this Spicy Baked Rigatoni is a flavorful vegetarian pasta bake that’s guaranteed to become a family favorite! Serve it with your favorite appetizers and sides for a filling dinner and easy leftovers the next day.

Prep Time5

Cook Time22

Total Time27

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: 20 minute meal, 30 minute meal, easy pasta recipe, pasta bake, quick dinner, quick pasta recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Large Pot
1 Large Baking Dish

Ingredients

16 ounces rigatoni
16 ounces good quality marinara sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper more or less to taste
6 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

Cook the pasta to al-dente according to package instructions, and drain. *Be sure not to cook too long, because it will continue to cook in the oven!
16 ounces rigatoni
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large baking dish, add the cooked and drained pasta, marinara sauce, heavy cream, peas, olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
16 ounces good quality marinara sauce, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 cup frozen peas, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Stir until the ingredients are well-combined, and the pasta is completely coated.
Bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve warm!

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