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Rigatoni Cake

Recipe by 750g

An original gratin in the shape of a cake, made of rigatoni, homemade bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel and melting mozzarella, all topped with gratinated cheese. Ideal for a convivial and comforting meal.

MediumItalianServes 6

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Source Video
1h 8m
Prep
1h 55m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$17.75
Per serving:$2.96

Critical Success Points

  • Simmer the bolognese sauce for 1 hour to develop flavors
  • Assemble the cake by arranging the rigatoni vertically to achieve the characteristic shape
  • Bake at 190°C until a well-gratinated surface is obtained

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters
  • Handle the oven with protective gloves
  • Boiling water can cause burns

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