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Baked Rigatoni Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe

This copycat Baked Rigatoni from Cheesecake Factory is easy to make ahead and tastes just like you're sitting in the restaurant!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 720kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

Rigatoni

  • 16 ounces rigatoni noodles cooked al dente
  • 2 1/2 cups alfredo sauce
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • pinch of oregano
  • pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Make the Rigatoni Noodles

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a 9x13 with nonstick spray.
  • Cook rigatoni noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain, set aside in a large bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese and Alfredo sauce, over medium heat.
  • Heat through, stirring to combine the sauce and cream cheese.
  • Pour over noodles in a large bowl and add 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup parmesan.
  • Stir or toss to combine.
  • Spread into the prepared pan and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

While baking, make sauce.

  • In a large skillet, add the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the ground chicken and cook until cooked through.
  • Add the tomato paste, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and marinara sauce.
  • Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Keep warm.

Serving

  • When the rigatoni is done baking, remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • Cut the rigatoni into squares and serve topped with sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese.

Notes

  1. To make it feel more like a Cheesecake Factory meal, serve this hearty recipe with sides like green beans, garlic bread, or a toasted brioche roll. 
  2. For easy grab and go portions, try freezing small pieces of this meal separately, so that you can heat up just the right amount. 
  3. For a golden brown topping on your rigatoni, try adding on some parmesan around 2-3 minutes before the end of your baking time. 
  4. If you want to add more vegetables to your dinner time, fresh mushrooms and peppers both go really well with the blend of flavors in this recipe.
  5. This recipe makes 6 servings but they are really huge like you get in the restaurant. Feel free to slice and serve smaller portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 720kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g