pasta cake

How To Make pasta cake

• Step 1
  In a large pot of salted boiling water;cook pasta until slightly underdone 9about 12 minutes)Use a large pot so the pasta doesn't stick together.When done,rinse in cold water and drain again.Toss pasta with one tablespoon of olive oil to coat;set aside.
• Step 2
  Heat remaining 1 tblsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef.Cook,stirring occassionally until browned.Add garlic,salt and pepper to taste.Cook two more minutes.
• Step 3
  Add the crushed tomatoes;smmer until thickened.{about 20 minutes)
• Step 4
  Toss the cooked pasta with the Parmesan cheese.
• Step 5
  Butter a 9 inch SPRINGFORM PAN ;Tightly pack pasta into pan,standing each piece on end. Spread meat sauce on top of pasta.
• Step 6
  BAKE:at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake another 10=15 minutes until the cheese is golden.
• Step 7
  Remove from the oven.Let stand for 15 minutes.Run a knife around the edge to loosen.UNMOLD. Cut into wedges and serve.
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