Pasta Al Forno
Indulge in the rich flavors of Pasta al Forno, a comforting Italian baked pasta dish layered with pasta, savory meat sauce, béchamel, and gooey cheese.
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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g rigatoni or short pasta
- 400 g ground beef or sausage
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 800 g canned tomatoes
- 200 ml béchamel sauce
- 200 g mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and ground meat, cooking until browned.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, combining well.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, followed by half of the béchamel sauce.
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese, then repeat the layers.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 2g