Ingredients

  • 12 lb medium ground beef
  • 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 600 g rigatoni pasta
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 -3 cups grated old cheddar cheese
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • pepper

Method

  • In a skillet, saute ground beef in olive oil until cooked.
  • DO NOT drain Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  • In a large pot, prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta, return to pot and remove from heat.
  • Stir in ground beef, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and two-thirds of the cheddar cheese.
  • Transfer to a rectangular cake pan.
  • Cover with remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.