If you're searching for a delectable and hearty meal that combines the flavors of pasta and cheese, look no further than Rigatoni Pie. This innovative dish is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta, tender rigatoni, and savory cheese, all encased in a flaky crust. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, Rigatoni Pie is guaranteed to impress with its rich flavors and comforting aroma.
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RICOTTA-STUFFED RIGATONI PIE WITH MEAT SAUCE
No noodle will be left behind in this hearty meal. Each piece of pasta is piped full of creamy ricotta, turning this classic dish into an impressive (and filling) meaty pasta pie. To save some time, substitute 4 cups of store-bought meat sauce instead of making your own.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the meat sauce: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat into smaller pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens to a brick red, about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a high simmer, then adjust to a low simmer. Cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes. (You can make and cool the sauce the day before. Reheat before using the next day.)
- For the pasta: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the pasta until slightly less than al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with the remaining tablespoon oil, then spread out in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Stand the rigatoni on their ends in the pan until it is completely filled.
- For the ricotta filling: Stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer the filling to a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag, snip off just enough of the tip to make a small opening and pipe into each rigatoni tube. Pipe small mounds of any leftover ricotta mixture on top of the pasta and spread out into a thin layer. (You can cook and fill the pasta the day before.)
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the filled springform pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drips. Pour 2 cups of the meat sauce over the pasta, spreading it with the back of a spoon so that it drips in between the noodles. Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover the pan with foil, doming it slightly to avoid touching the cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes more. Let the pasta cool for 45 minutes (do not skip this part or your noodles will fall apart when serving!). Sprinkle with parsley, if using, then carefully remove the sides of the pan. Cut the pie into wedges and serve with the reserved meat sauce on the side.
RIGATONI PIE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper, crushed tomato, rigatoni, parmesan cheese, mozarella, springform pan
Provided by Paroma Soni
Categories Dinner
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil the rigatoni in salted boiling water until just underdone or al dente.
- Drain the pasta and place in a bowl with a little olive oil so the pasta doesn't stick together. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the ground beef.
- Break up and stir the beef until brown.
- Add in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the prepared pasta with the parmesan cheese and mix.
- In a springform pan, place the rigatoni noodles standing up to fill the pan.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the pie with the mozzarella cheese and bake for another 15 minutes at the same temperature.
- Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams
ITALIAN RIGATONI PIE
When I originally came across the idea for a pasta pie from Martha Stewart, I knew that I had to put my own spin on it. After trial and error, I came up with a delicious recipe that pleases the palate as well as the eye. I literally giggle with delight each time I take down the sides of the springform pan and behold my creation. This is certainly a recipe that will impress your guests!
Provided by Cooking Creation
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente (13 minutes for my pasta). Drain the pasta, rinse in cold water and drain again. Stir in 1 tbsp of the olive oil and set aside. (This keeps the pasta from sticking.).
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Add the beef, pork and veal to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook the meat until it is no longer pink. Drain the meat and return it to the pan (draining is optional). Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, basil, garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Gently stir the finely grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked rigatoni. Stand the rigatoni up vertically in a greased springform pan. You should use the entire pound of the cooked pasta for this.
- Gently spread the ricotta cheese on top of the rigatoni in a thin, even layer.
- Carefully pour the meat sauce over all. This is the most time-consuming part. With clean hands, use your fingers to carefully push the meat sauce down into the rigatoni. As you push the meat sauce down, you will also push the ricotta cheese into the rigatoni, which will help keep this dish from being dry. The more time you spend on this step, the better results you will obtain - allow your obsessive-compulsiveness to shine! I spent about 8 minutes on this step.
- Set the springform pan on a baking sheet and place it in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven. Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over all. Return the pie to the oven and cook for 15 minutes longer.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to stand in the sprinform pan for at least 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen the pie from the pan. Remove the sides of the sprinform pan.
- Slice the pie and garnish with parsley, if desired.
- HELPFUL TIPS: Use the rigatoni that is approximately 1 inch long. Make sure you freshly grate your Parmesan cheese because the pasta will not stick together if you use the grated cheese from a green can. Also, as mentioned above, allow your obsessive compulsiveness to shine while pushing the meat sauce down through the rigatoni. The more time you spend on this, the better results you will obtain.
RIGATONI PIE ALLA VODKA
Rigatoni stands at attention in this savory baked pie. The tender upright tubes of pasta are filled and topped with a creamy tomato-vodka sauce, turning a classic Italian dish into a vertical centerpiece.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup of the oil with the shallot in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Once it begins to sizzle, cook the shallot, stirring occasionally, until is soft and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, then add the tomatoes with their juices, vodka and 1/2 cup water. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cream, bring back to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cool for 10 minutes, then puree in a blender until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until slightly less than al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Stand the rigatoni on their ends in the prepared springform pan until it is completely filled (you might have leftover pasta). Put the pan on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any drips. Pour the sauce over the pasta, spreading it with the back of a spoon (you might have leftover sauce). Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover the pan with foil, doming it slightly to avoid touching the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the top is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes more. Let the pasta cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the sides of the pan, sprinkle with basil, cut into wedges and serve.
RIGATONI PIZZA PIE
Make and share this Rigatoni Pizza Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Pie
Time 53m
Yield 1 Pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until tender but still underdone, about 3-4 minutes less than recommended time on the package. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Let cool slightly, then toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 cup parmesan. Set aside.
- Tightly pack pasta into springform pan, standing each piece on end. Spread meat sauce on top of pasta, pushing sauce into pasta holes.
- Top with mozzarella and pepperoni and transfer to oven.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, until pepperoni becomes browned in places and pasta on the edges of pan turn deeply golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan.
- Let rest 10 minutes, run knife around edge of pan to loosen, and unmold. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your rigatoni pie. Choose high-quality pasta, sauce, cheese, and vegetables.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape well in the pie.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is one of the most important components of a rigatoni pie. Choose a sauce that is thick and flavorful, and that will complement the other ingredients in the pie.
- Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes a rigatoni pie so cheesy and delicious. Use a generous amount of cheese, and make sure it is a good quality cheese that will melt well.
- Bake the pie until it is golden brown: The pie should be baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will ensure that the pie is cooked through and that the cheese is nice and gooey.
Conclusion:
Rigatoni pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for potlucks, parties, or weeknight dinners. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, rigatoni pie is a great recipe for cooks of all skill levels.
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