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You can bet the pasta was homemade when my aunt made this dish. You don't have to make your own pasta, of course, especially if you want the preparation to go a lot quicker. What I remember most from those afternoons at my aunt's is the aroma of this sauce cooking. She'd have it simmering for 8 to 10 hours. I was worth the wait! —Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California
Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 356 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 835 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 16 g protein.
Originally published as Baked Rigatoni in Reminisce September/October 1991, p33
Medium-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2011 by lurky27
We really liked this! We used a 13.25 ounce box of whole wheat penne instead of rigatoni. Highly recommend!~ Theresa
We really liked this! We used a 13.25 ounce box of whole wheat penne instead of rigatoni. Highly recommend!
~ Theresa
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2010 by puresscents
I made this for the first time with tomatoes with green chilis as that was all I had. I also added a layer of ground meat before I added the sauce. Everyone absolutely loved it. Later on I made again with recipe as is and it did taste like it was missing something, very bland. Try it the way I made it the first time and you too will be a fan.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by mehalv
This was okay. The sauce smells fantastic simmering on the stove, but the final product seemed to lack something. All in all a comforting meal on a cold winter day.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2009 by dedraknight
to replace the ricotta cheese i use cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese. i mix them together to to taste and it really good and not stronge.dee knightst.albans, wv
to replace the ricotta cheese i use cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese. i mix them together to to taste and it really good and not stronge.
dee knight
st.albans, wv
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by carrotop_f
cottage cheese...but whats not to like!!!
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by crrfan
What can we replace for the ricotta cheese if you don't like it?
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by deb25
Add some italian sausage and hamburger meat for a little extra flavor
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by debcooks
Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2009 by cntbailey
Family really did not like this one..not much flavor. I will not be making this again.
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