Cheesy Rigatoni Bake

Garlicky Broccoli
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Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg rigatoni (or use penne pasta)
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ (24-oz) jar pasta sauce
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and salt. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside.
  3. Combine pasta and egg in a large bowl. Place half of pasta mixture in a greased 9-inch square baking dish. Layer with pasta sauce and ½ cup cheese.
  4. Top with remaining pasta mixture, white sauce, and ½ cup cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Steam broccoli according to package directions.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds. Add broccoli, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
467
102
569
Fat (g) 9 8 17
Sat. Fat (g) 3 5 8
Protein (g) 23 4 27
Carb (g) 69 6 75
Fiber (g) 5 3 8
Sodium (mg) 758 285 1043

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