Defrost the meatballs in the microwave if not defrosted ... I use a similar idea in my chicken rigatoni baked casserole adding basil pesto to add flavor. Make It Spicier – Red pepper flakes ...

KCRA 3'S Lisa Gonzales has an easy recipe for baked rigatoni, which is sure to become a family favorite for Sunday Supper.

Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat until there’s no mixture left. Bake in the ... pasta shapes like rigatoni, penne, or fettuccine.

Lidia Bastianich makes an Italian feast that takes you through four meals, including baked rigatoni, skillet gratinate with chicken, shrimp marinara and meatballs.