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Honeycomb Pasta Recipe
Honeycomb Pasta is a new twist on an old classic. Ziti smothered in marinara and cheese, but in cake form! Serve with a side of Italian sausage or meatballs.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 635 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound (dry) ziti , cooked al dente, drained and cooled
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese , shredded
- 2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Cooking spray and parchment paper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt (if desired). Cook the dry ziti according to package directions for “al dente”. Drain well and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- While pasta is chilling, line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, bottom and sides. Spray all sides generously with cooking spray.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees. To build the honeycomb cake, prop the springform pan on its side. If you place the springs on the bottom it will stabilize the pan. Start with a few shreds of cheese and then start lining the pan with ziti pieces. After every other layer, sprinkle just a few shreds of cheese to help bind them together. Continue this process until the pan is all the way filled. If you have any pasta remaining, find spaces where they aren’t fitting so snug.
- Fill any other holes with cheese, including the insides of the pasta. Top with 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce, tap the pan to get sauce into the crevices. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, Italian seasoning and black pepper.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
- Carefully remove and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and slide the bottom parchment, pasta and all, to a serving tray or platter.
- Garnish with the Parmesan cheese and serve with the remaining marinara sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how you liked it in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
635kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
1255mg
(52%)
Potassium
871mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1135IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
11.9mg
(13%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1255mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1135IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 11.9mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.