CHEESY RIGATONI PEPPER BAKE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onions are golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste until everything is mixed together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Layer in half of the cooked noodles, half of the cubed mozzarella, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and half of the sweet peppers. Top with half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the process with the remaining noodles and mozzarella, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and the remaining peppers and sauce. Top with the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan. (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate.)
- Cover and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the peppers are cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Peppy Salad.
- Add the lettuce, pepperoncini, tomatoes, onion and mini pepper to a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and lemon, then sprinkle over some salt and pepper and toss.
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Mehran Ahmad
[email protected]I would make this recipe again, but I would make some changes. I would use a different type of pasta, and I would add more vegetables to the sauce.
Israel Awo
[email protected]This recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
KAMERON DAKERS
[email protected]The pasta was overcooked. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Aqib Ali Khan
[email protected]The sauce was too thin for my liking. I added some cornstarch to thicken it up.
Ali gondal
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce to give it more flavor.
UNSTOPPABLE Tee
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again.
Zahid Lucas Bonilla
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some cooked chicken or ground beef to the sauce for extra protein.
Elisha Jones
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very satisfying. I used whole wheat rigatoni and a low-fat cheese blend to make it a bit healthier. It was still very cheesy and delicious.
Mian Shami
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The bell peppers added a nice sweetness to the dish. The cheese sauce was also very good. I will definitely make this again.
Alina ajmal
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The rigatoni was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and cheesy. I served it with a side of garlic bread and a salad. Everyone raved about it!
yvonne ashmon
[email protected]My family loved this dish! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to the sauce for extra vegetables. Will definitely make this aga