Rigatoni Pie

Rigatoni Pie is a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine, often served at family gatherings and special occasions.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Rigatoni Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce rigatoni pasta
• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a greased 9-inch springform pan, arrange the cooked rigatoni vertically, standing them on their ends. Pour the meat sauce over the rigatoni, making sure it fills the gaps.
5. In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Spread the cheese mixture over the meat sauce.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let the rigatoni pie rest for 10 minutes before removing it from the springform pan. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
8. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.