Rigatoni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. rigatoni
 * 1 lb. ground beef
 * 2 (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
 * 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
 * 4 C. Mozzarella cheese
 * 1/2 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
 * 2 eggs

Directions

 * 1) Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350F.
 * 2) In saucepan, over medium heat, cook beef until browned. Add sauce, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 3) In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 C. Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs.
 * 4) Spread 1 C. sauce mixture on bottom of lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with half cooked rigatoni, half ricotta cheese mixture and half remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
 * 5) Repeat layering, ending with sauce mixture.
 * 6) Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
 * 7) Let stand for 15 minutes.
 * 8) Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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