This is great alternative to the traditional lasagna and spaghetti. An easy and quick weeknight dinner you can have on the table in less than an hour!
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (32 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 t dried oregano
1 t garlic powder
1 t minced onion
1 t basil
1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large skillet cook ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic until meat is browned; stirring frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, and spices. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked rigatoni noodles. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 of the rigatoni mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining rigatoni mixture and remaining sauce. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more.
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