Pepperonirigatonibake Recipes

PEPPERONI RIGATONI BAKE

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.

PEPPERONI RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and toss to coat. Place half in a greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Top with half of the pepperoni and cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PEPPERONI RIGATONI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375*.
• Grease a 13x9 inch pan.
• Layer half the ingredients in order listed.
• Repeat layers.
• Bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until light brown.