Rigatoni With Ricotta Cheese

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Casserole, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, dried
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
  • 2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce, barilla al forne divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.

  2. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with Pam.

  3. Cook rigatoni as per directions on package; drain.

  4. Beat eggs in a small bowl.

  5. Stir in ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and parsley.

  6. To assemble casserole:.

  7. Spread 2 cups pasta sauce to cover bottom of pan.

  8. Place 1/2 of the cooked rigatoni over sauce; top with 1/2 the ricotta mixture dropped by spoonfuls.

  9. Layer 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 cups pasta sauce, remaining rigatoni, and remaining ricotta mixture.

  10. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, remaining pasta sauce then the last 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

  11. Cover with foil and bake 60-70 minutes until bubbly.

  12. Uncover and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until cheese melts.

  13. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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