Ingredients

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni just until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add minced garlic (and diced onion if using fresh onion) and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
4. If using fresh diced onion, sauté until softened.
5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Add the ground beef and ground sausage (and minced onion, if being used). Cook until browned, breaking into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
7. Stir in marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss well so every noodle is coated in the creamy beef sauce.
9. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan
10. Spoon half of noodle mixture into pan. Top with half the shredded mozzarella and half the shredded parmesan cheese.
11. Add the remaining noodle mixture and top with remaining shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
12. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and mixture is warmed through.
13. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
14. Garnish with fresh parsley.