Baked Tagliatelle Nests

Method

1. In a casserole, heat oil with a clove of garlic and a sprig of thyme.
2. Add the sausage (luganega style), crumble it into large pieces, and brown over high heat.
3. Remove the sausage pieces and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add tomato passata, rinse the bottle with water and add it, season with salt, mix, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes, check the sauce for salt, add the sausage back, and cook for a few minutes.
6. Assemble the dish: in a baking dish, place the raw semolina tagliatelle, distribute the sausage pieces, cover with the tomato sauce, add pieces of mozzarella, and sprinkle with grated Parmigiano.
7. Bake in a ventilated oven at 200°C for about 20 minutes.
8. Serve with fresh basil, mixing the nest before eating.