Rigaboni

1 package (1 lb.) rigatoni noodles
½ c. chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
1-2 t. garlic powder
2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 jar (30-40 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 container (15 oz..) Ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 T. parsley flakes
¼ t. black pepper
¼ c. parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350oF. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain

Brown ground beef, add onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain. Stir in sauce.

In small bowl, lightly beat egg. Add ricotta cheese, 1 c. of the mozzarella cheese, parsley black pepper, and parmesan cheese.

Add all but about 1 ½ - 2 c. meat/sauce mixture to pasta. Stir. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

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