Go Back

Cheesy Rigatoni Cake

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • ½ c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • 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.