Cheesy Rigatoni Cake
- 1 box rigatoni, cooked al dente, tossed with a few Tablespoons butter and salt
- 3 cups Rao's sauce
- 1 package of string cheese, cut into pieces that fit into each noodles (cut each stick in quarters and then each piece in halves or thirds)
- olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or fontina) for the top
- ½c. Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven 400.
- Grease an 8 inch springform pan generously with Pam.
- Stand up the rigatoni around and around in the pan until they fit comfy. (i used probably half the box)
- Place a piece of cheese inside each noodle.
- Pour on the 3 cups sauce.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and some parmesan.
- Bake covered for 15 mins on a foil lined cookie sheet.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 mins or until browned on top.
- Top with parsley, use a thin knife around the edge to help loosen the pasta.
- Let cool a bit before removing sides.
Recipe by Hugs and Cookies XOXO at https://hugsandcookiesxoxo.com/cheesy-rigatoni-cake/
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