Pesto Baked Rigatoni

This baked rigatoni recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Simple and easy to make with just 4 ingredients, this dish is on the table in just 30 minutes. Packed full of flavor and a great comfort food dinner that the whole family will love.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1-pound) package DeLallo Rigatoni
• 1 (6.35-ounce) jar DeLallo Simply Pesto® Traditional Basil Sauce
• 1 (28-ounce) can DeLallo San Marzano Style Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• Fresh chopped basil for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of hot pasta water.
3. Place pasta in a large bowl while still hot and add the pasta water (add enough to make it a bit saucy, but not too much), pesto, and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine.
4. Spray a 9x13 Baking dish with nonstick spray.
5. Layer half the pasta in the baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until melty and bubbly.
7. Serve the baked rigatoni garnished with chopped basil (optional).