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Australian Cheesy Rigatoni Bake
A comforting and warming pasta bake inspired by Australian flavors, featuring rigatoni, cheese, and a hint of Australian spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●250g rigatoni pasta
- ●250g grated cheddar cheesesharp cheddar
- ●150g grated mozzarella cheese
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp tomato paste
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined.
- 7
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked rigatoni pasta, cheese mixture, and diced onion.
- 8
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!