Baked Rigatoni with Beef (Meatless)
Portion Size: ½ cup Meat Sauce and ½ cup Pasta Total 1 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 32 oz. Spaghetti marinara sauce | For Vegans: use vegan sauce |
| 2 lbs. lean ground beef, imitation | |
| 1 lb. rigatoni pasta | For Vegans: use vegan pasta |
| 2 cups shredded low fat mozzarella cheese | For Vegans: use vegan cheese |
| ½ c. Parmesan cheese | For Vegans: use vegan cheese |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. | |
| 2 | Combine imitation beef and sauce in a large pot. | |
| 3 | Cook for 10 minutes until hot. | Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds |
| 4 | Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain. | |
| 5 | Combine pasta with meat mixture. | |
| 6 | In a large baking dish spread pasta and meat mixture. | |
| 7 | Top with mozzarella cheese. | |
| 8 | Bake for 30 minutes or until hot. | Temperature check to 165 degrees F. |
| 9 | Garnish with Parmesan cheese. |
