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Rigatoni Con Ricotta




Source of Recipe


Hearty Casseroles






List of Ingredients



• 1 pkg (16 oz) Barilla rigatoni
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) ricotta cheese
  
• 1 T dried parsley
  
• 2 jars (26 oz each) Barilla lasagna & casserole sauce or marinara pasta sauce, divided
  
• 3 cups (12 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain.
   
2. Beat eggs in small bowl. Stir in ricotta, Parmesan and parsley.
   
3. To assemble casserole, spread 2 cups lasagna sauce to cover bottom of pan. Place half of cooked rigatoni over sauce; top with half of ricotta mixture, dropped by spoonfuls. Layer with 1 cup mozzarella, 2 cups lasagna sauce, remaining rigatoni and ricotta mixture. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, remaining lasagna sauce and remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
   
4. Cover with foil and bake 60 to 70 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
   






Final Comments


Makes 12 servings