Name: Barilla Baked Rigatoni Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Rigatoni pasta; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups milk; 6 oz Castelmagno cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shredded and divided; 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lb frozen porcini mushrooms, thawed and cubed (or button mushrooms); 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley

Barilla Baked Rigatoni Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Cheese

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From the northwest Italian region of Piedmont comes the age-old and well-loved Castelmagno cheese. Savour it in this unique recipe with perfectly al dente Barilla Rigatoni pasta, porcini mushrooms, and a dash of butter and garlic. This pasta bake is a great showcase of your labour of love, and is bound to be a hit at the next big family gathering or dinner party!

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Rigatoni pasta

1/4 cupbutter

2 tbspflour

2 cupsmilk

6 ozCastelmagno cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shredded and divided

1 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

1 clovegarlic, minced

1 lbfrozen porcini mushrooms, thawed and cubed (or button mushrooms)

2 tbspfresh Italian parsley

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. In the meantime, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add flour, stirring constantly cook for 3 minutes. Heat milk, and add all at once to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring constantly or until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Stir in half of the cheese and remove from heat.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it turns yellow; then mushrooms and sauté until tender.

Step 6

Add mushrooms to cheese mixture; mix well.

Step 7

Cook Barilla Rigatoni pasta in salted water for half the recommended cooking time. Drain Barilla Rigatoni pasta, and add to sauce.

Step 8

Spoon mixture into lightly greased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes, then let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Rigatoni

Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” or ridges, is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta boasts sturdy tubes with ridges that are perfect for holding chunky sauces. Its robust texture makes it a favourite for baked dishes and hearty sauces, offering a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

12 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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