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Halloween Baked Pasta

A spooky and delicious baked pasta perfect for Halloween, featuring eyeball-like mozzarella slices and black olive 'eyeballs'.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 1 package rigatoni pasta
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon basil
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 10-15 pieces black olive slices
  • 3-4 slices mozzarella slices

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water for 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Arrange pasta tubes upright in a pan. Mix cream, ricotta, and basil; spread over pasta.
  • Spread grated tomato, salt, pepper, and basil over the pasta. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes. Cut mozzarella slices with a round mold, add olive slices to form 'eyeballs', and place on pasta.

Notes

For best results, prepare ingredients ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
Keyword pasta