Italian
Simple Baked Pasta
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
A simple and delicious baked pasta made with a tomato sauce and mozzarella, perfect for a family Sunday lunch.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
8 items- Olive Oil
- 3 pcsGarlic
- Blended Peeled TomatoesCrushed peeled tomatoes or passata
- Basil
- Salt
- Mixed PastaMixed pasta leftovers or short pasta
- MozzarellaFior di latte mozzarella
- Parmigiano ReggianoGrated Parmesan
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté 3 garlic cloves.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, not too thick.
- While the sauce cooks, boil water for the pasta. Add salt and cook the mixed pasta until very al dente (about 4 minutes less than package time).
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the tomato sauce.
- In a small baking dish, make a layer of pasta, then add pieces of mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Finish with a generous layer of Parmesan on top.
- Bake in a static oven at 200°C (or 190-195°C fan) for 30-35 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Optionally, turn on the grill at the end.
Casa Pappagallo
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