3 Cheese Rigatoni Pie
I have seen this recipe on Pinterest many times, so I thought it was time to pull the trigger. Basically, it's lasagna. Just a lot more fun! First, take 1 lb of rigatoni and cook it until it is almost done. Save the last bit of cooking for the oven. Drain the pasta and run cold water over it, or an ice bath to stop the cooking. Grease a 9 inch springform pan, and put the pasta, standing on its end, to fill the pan. Now for the cheese. Combine cottage cheese (or ricotta), and egg and some parmesan cheese and spread it over the top. Take some time to try to get some of the cheese into the middle of the pasta. You want to end up with filled tubes. Next is the meat. I chose to go with turkey, but beef or pork is probably more traditional. Either use a jar of spaghetti sauce, or make your own like I did. So easy. Can of whole peeled tomatoes, fresh oregano and ga