HONEYCOMB PASTA CAKE | PASTA | DINNER IDEAS

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds rigatoni
• kosher salt
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 to 4 Cups tomato or marinara sauce
• 1/2 pound hot sausage
• 1/2 pound ground meat
• 18 to 20 pieces of string cheese, cut each into thirds
• 8 fresh torn basil leaves
• 2 Cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest