Baked Pasta from Casa Rufini

Method

1. For the meatballs: combine veal, beef, and pork and mix together.
2. Make a well in the meat and add egg, potato, stale bread softened in water, grated garlic, and pecorino. Knead.
3. Form small meatballs.
4. Prepare the sauce: place tomato and basil in a base of garlic-infused olive oil. Add salt and pepper.
5. Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 10-12 minutes.
6. Break the ziti pasta into pieces.
7. Cook the pasta for 5-6 minutes, then drain al dente and toss with the sauce.
8. Transfer everything to a terracotta baking dish.
9. Add pieces of smoked provola and grated parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes until golden and crispy.