PASTA CAKE

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Provided by Lana Bade @Sunflowercooks

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound(s) rigatoni
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 pound(s) lean ground beef
2 clove(s) garlic/crushed
- butter /for pan
- kosher salt /fresh cracked pepper
1 cup(s) fresh parmesan
8 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella

Steps:

In a large pot of salted boiling water;cook pasta until slightly underdone 9about 12 minutes)Use a large pot so the pasta doesn't stick together.When done,rinse in cold water and drain again.Toss pasta with one tablespoon of olive oil to coat;set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tblsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef.Cook,stirring occassionally until browned.Add garlic,salt and pepper to taste.Cook two more minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes;smmer until thickened.{about 20 minutes)
Toss the cooked pasta with the Parmesan cheese.
Butter a 9 inch SPRINGFORM PAN ;Tightly pack pasta into pan,standing each piece on end. Spread meat sauce on top of pasta.
BAKE:at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake another 10=15 minutes until the cheese is golden.
Remove from the oven.Let stand for 15 minutes.Run a knife around the edge to loosen.UNMOLD. Cut into wedges and serve.