RIGATONI WITH RICOTTA

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A co-worker shared this recipe with me recently and it sounds fantastic--all those cheeses! Oh my! Can't wait to make this! Photo: www.luuux.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg (16 oz.) rigatoni
2 eggs
15 oz ricotta cheese
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp dried parsley
2 jar(s) (26 oz.ea.) marinara sauce, divided
3 c (12 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the rigatoni according to package directions; drain.
  • 2. In a small bowl, beat eggs. Stir in ricotta, Parmesan and parsley.
  • 3. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer in pan, 2 cups marinara sauce to cover bottom of pan; half of cooked rigatoni over sauce; top with half of ricotta mixture, dropped by spoonfuls; 1 cup mozzarella; 2 cups marinara sauce; remaining rigatoni and ricotta mixture; top with 1 cup mozzarella; remaining marinara sauce; and remaining 1 cup of mozzarella.
  • 4. Bake, covered with foil, in a preheated 375-degree oven for 60-70 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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