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Rigatoni Cake
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.
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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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