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Fill a saucepan halfway with water and place over high heat.

Bring to a boil and salt the water liberally.

Add the rigatoni and cook 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente.

Drain, rinse well under cold water and set aside.

Cut the block of cheese into 1/2-inch slices and cut each slice into 4 equal pieces lengthwise. Cut each piece in half. You should have 40 pieces.

Slide 1 piece of the cheese into each rigatoni (the size should be near perfect.)

Pour the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and parsley into a small bowl and mix well.

Working in small batches, put the stuffed rigatoni into the egg wash first, then roll in the bread crumb mixture.

Place in a sealable container (they can be stacked on top of each other).

Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours and up to 2 weeks.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Pour the vegetable oil into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Test by dropping a cube of bread into the oil; if it turns golden within 1 minute the oil is ready.

Working in batches of 6 to 8 and using a slotted spoon, carefully drop the rigatoni into the oil.

Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the bread crumbs are a golden brown.

Remove to a paper towel lined plate.

Repeat until all of the rigatoni have been fried.

Keep warm in the preheated oven.

To serve, skewer 1 piece of the mac and cheese and a cherry tomato half with a frilly toothpick.

Serve while still warm.

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