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.

Wendy Hood
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Asiphe Micayla
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


I love Nepal
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I would definitely make this again. It was so easy and delicious!


Rian Adamo
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pepperoni added a nice spicy kick and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Adenike Oluwafemi
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! They said it was the best pepperoni rigatoni bake they've ever had.


Suhel Saudu
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


MDkobir islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfect! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Waylin Benson
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Ms Mazharul
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I would definitely make this again. It was so easy and delicious!


Nontobeko Skhakhane
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The whole family enjoyed it.


Ivoire lol
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


MD Rabbani Ialam
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best pepperoni rigatoni bake he's ever had.


HIZBU Rrehman
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The pepperoni added a nice spicy kick and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Ash-lee Willemse
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rupkumar Barman
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Sheri Baba
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Anuoluwapo Lawson
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The pepperoni added a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bistu Hemrom
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This pepperoni rigatoni bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon!


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