Baked Cheesy Protein+® Rigatoni Pasta
Baked Cheesy Protein+® Rigatoni Pasta
35 minutes total
This cheesy Baked Rigatoni made with Protein+® pasta recipe is low effort and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Simmer butter with flour, warm milk, and nutmeg to create a quick béchamel sauce. Mix the pasta with the sauce and top with an array of cheeses. Top with breadcrumbs and baked till golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+® Rigatoni pasta |
| 2 | Jars Barilla® Marinara Sauce |
| 5 | Tablespoons butter |
| 4 | Tablespoons flour |
| 3 | Cups milk |
| ½ | Teaspoon nutmeg |
| 2 | Teaspoons kosher salt, divided |
| 1 | Pound mozzarella cheese, shredded |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| ½ | Cup panko breadcrumbs |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
For the Béchamel sauce: heat butter in a medium saucepan until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until light golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat milk in a separate pan until it is about to boil. Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Season with nutmeg and salt then set aside.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 425° F.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta half the time indicated on the package directions.
Step 5
Drain pasta and return to pan. Add Marinara sauce, Béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese to the pasta and mix well.
Step 6
Divide pasta and sauce mixture among six individual au gratin dishes. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.
Step 7
Bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbling and crusty on top. Serve immediately.
Protein+® Rigatoni Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Rigatoni pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Rigatoni
- Cook time 9-11 mins
- Pack size 14.5oz
- Range Protein+® Pasta