Rigatoni Pasta Pie: The Ultimate Cheesy Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Rigatoni Pasta Pie, filled with cheesy goodness and bursting with flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- In a greased pie dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Pour the rigatoni mixture into the pie dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and extra mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in cooked ground beef or sausage into the rigatoni mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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