Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Egg (beaten)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh Basil Leaves
- 8 ounces Rigatoni or other Pasta Noodles (of choice)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 jar Classico Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Sauce or other store bought or homemade Pasta Sauce (of choice, warmed)
- 3 - 4 Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline Balls (cut into quarters)
- 2 tablespoons Ricotta Cheese (to top)
- 1 - 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan Cheese (to top)
- Finely chopped Basil (to top)
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, black pepper and 1/4 cup basil leaves. Mix well. Set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Place still hot noodles in a large mixing bowl.
- Add warmed sauce and ricotta mixture. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish.
- Dot with mozzarella ovoline ball quarters and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and place in preheated oven. Bake 25 minutes.
- Remove cover and bake additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven.
- Transfer to a serving dish, if you like, or serve from the glass baking dish.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese in center of dish.
- Sprinkle with 1 - 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese'
- Sprinkle with chopped basil.
- Serve hot.
