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Stuffed Rigatoni

Stuffed Rigatoni

This classic italian stuffed rigatoni recipe is filled with creamy ricotta cheese and served in a herby tomato sauce that leaves everyone at the dinner speechless.

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What you need:

Rigatoni Pasta

Parmesan

Ricotta

Mozzarella

Parmesan

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Eggs

Parsley

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Boil a pan of water and cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain it, then toss with the parmesan cheese in a bowl.

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Lightly oil a springform pan and stand the rigatoni upright on the bottom ready to be filled with the cheese mixture. Prepare the filling, mix the cheeses, eggs, and parsley in a bowl until well combined, then set aside.

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To prepare the sauce, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the meat until browned evenly.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the garlic, Italian herbs, and crushed red pepper. Cook for a few more minutes and add the crushed tomatoes. Turn the heat to medium and simmer until reduced.

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While the sauce is cooking, get the room temperature cheese mixture and fill the rigatoni noodles using a pastry tube. You only need to fill each one halfway up.

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Get the meat sauce and pour it over the pasta, covering it and pushing it down in order to fill up the remaining spaces.

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Bake it for 15 minutes first and then cover it with the shredded mozzarella cheese and bake again for an extra 15 minutes.

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Before removing from the pan, let it rest for 15-20 minutes so it sets before serving.

Cooking Tips

Depending on where you live and cannot get your hands on some good ricotta cheese, you can substitute it for any local goat cheese.

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Adding freshly chopped basil to the sauce will also give the pasta dish an authentic Italian feel and an extra layer of flavors.

If you are using ground beef instead of turkey, try mixing it with ground pork for a more flavorsome meat taste. Ground beef, chicken and pork are all great options.

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