Rigatoni Pizza Pie
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Rigatoni Pizza Pie, a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the best of Italian comfort food into one show-stopping creation! Packed with upright rigatoni noodles stuffed with savory Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and creamy cheeses, this baked masterpiece is topped with golden-bubbly mozzarella, zesty pepperoni slices, and fresh basil for a pizza-inspired finish. The unique springform pan method helps transform pasta into a sliceable "pie," perfect for wowing your family or guests. With its hearty flavors and stunning presentation, this Rigatoni Pizza Pie is the ultimate fusion of pizza and pasta, making it a must-try recipe for adventurous home cooks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 5 pieces Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni pasta until just shy of al dente according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage mixture, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, the grated Parmesan, the egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Stand the cooked rigatoni upright in the prepared springform pan, packing the noodles tightly together.
Carefully spoon the sausage mixture over the rigatoni, using the back of a spoon to push the filling into the hollow pasta tubes.
Spread the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella.
Top with pepperoni slices and place the pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the Rigatoni Pizza Pie to cool for 10 minutes. Carefully release and remove the outer rim of the springform pan.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Rigatoni Pizza Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.0 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.4 g | 477% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 8563 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 191.7 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2342 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1814 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
