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Baked Rigatonimain dish, pasta, italian ----FOR THE SAUCE---- 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves,minced 1/2 large onion,finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon hot-pepper flakes 1 can tomato paste (12 oz) 3 cup water 1 can plum tomatoes (14 1/2 oz) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt,or to taste 1 tablespoon sugar ----FOR THE FILLING---- 1 lb ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon parsley 2 eggs,lightly beaten 1 pepper to taste 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese To make the sauce: Heat oven to 350'F. In a pot, heat oil and saute garlic, onions and hot-pepper flakes until golden. Stir in tomato paste. Rinse can with the water and add to pot. Simmer 30 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients. Simmer at least 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If you have more time, let it simmer even a little longer. To make the filling: Combine ricotta, pepper, parsley and eggs in medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Reserve cheeses. To assemble the casserole: Cook rigatoni according to package directions, but reduce cooking time by two minutes. Do not overcook. Spread sauce over the bottom of a 9x13x2" baking dish. Top with a layer of pasta. Top pasta with a little more sauce, then several spoons full of ricotta mixture. Spoon together with the back of a large spoon. Top with a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. Top with a layer of pasta and repeat process, ending with Parmesan this time. Then repeat, ending with mozzarella, etc. Finish with a layer of pasta. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or for about 15 minutes after it begins to bubble around edges. Ricotta will rise to top; it should be slightly set. Allow to stand 10-15 minutes before serving. Serves six to eight.
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