PEPPERONI RIGATONI BAKE

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Kind of creamy, cheesey and saucy. Has a sort of "pizza-ish" flavor. You could use pretty much any tube pasta or even corkscrew pasta works well.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon cruched basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (16 ounce) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 egg, beaten
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 -6 ounces sliced pepperoni
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, DIVIDED

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a casserole pan and set aside.
  • Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions to al dente.
  • While pasta is boiling, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green peppers, garlic, mushrooms, basil and oregano; saute for about 7 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar to the saucepan; stir well and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • When pasta is done, drain.
  • Using the hot empty pot that the pasta just cooked in, mix together the ricotta, parmesan, sour cream, egg, parsley and salt; mix until smooth.
  • Return the hot drained rigatoni to the ricotta/sour cream mixture. Gently fold/stir together.
  • Place half of the creamy rigatoni mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  • Evenly pour half of the tomato sauce mixture over top.
  • Evenly place all of the pepperoni slices over top.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup only of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Layer remaining rigatoni mixture on top, then remaining tomato sauce mixture, then the last 1 cup of mozzarella.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Best to let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Diandra Marx
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I'm not a big fan of pepperoni, but I loved this dish. The flavors were so well-balanced.


Zaman islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Nadeem Moosa
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Ami J k tomar
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


yadav lalbabu
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I loved this dish. The cheese was melted to perfection and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


michael barasa
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.


K2 Gaming yt
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I added some extra vegetables to this dish to make it healthier.


Sohal Sohal
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This dish is so comforting and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Gshh Sbbsh
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I'm not a big fan of pepperoni, but I loved this dish. The flavors were so well-balanced.


Bad Brother
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Asma Taffakhar Asma Taffakhar
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The pepperoni and cheese were melted together perfectly and the pasta was cooked just right.


frisly gomez
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Orefile Rantemane
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I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. My husband and kids loved it.


DJ Bangla
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This is the best pepperoni rigatoni bake I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is melted to perfection.


DJ Mix of the year Musa
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


La Rue Drummond
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pepperoni and cheese are so flavorful and the pasta is cooked just right.


songs exports
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Md Ashraful 143 Md Ashraful 143
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This pepperoni rigatoni bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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