Description
A comforting cheesy meatball rigatoni pasta skillet dinner that’s quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 18 to 20 fully cooked beef or Italian-style meatballs
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water or pasta water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted water according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and lightly browned.
- Add the mushrooms and onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and water, then stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesy meatball rigatoni, meatball pasta skillet, easy pasta skillet dinner, mozzarella meatball pasta, one pan rigatoni recipe, comfort food pasta bake