Pasta al Forno

Name: Pasta al Forno
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: onions; olive oil; ground beef; tomato purée; basil; salt; Parmigiano reggiano; fresh mozzarella; pasta

20 mins prepServes 4

A simple version of pasta al forno, or baked ziti, featuring ground beef, tomato purée, and a blend of fresh cheeses. This dish highlights the importance of quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods, showcasing a classic Italian recipe that is sure to impress.

4 servings

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1: Chop onions and stir them with olive oil until translucent as a base for the tomato sauce.

2: Add ground beef and stir until it turns brown.

3: Add tomato purée, seasoning with basil and salt, and let it cook for 20 minutes.

4: While the sauce is cooking, prepare the cheeses: Grate Parmigiano reggiano and chop fresh mozzarella.

5: Cook the pasta to be very undercooked, for half the time of the package instructions.

6: Mix everything together in a bowl, letting the pasta cool off before adding the cheeses.

7: Pour everything into an oven pan with a layer of tomato sauce at the bottom.

8: Grate more Parmigiano on top to make it crispy.

9: Cook in a preheated oven at 350°F until slightly burned on top.

10: Serve and enjoy!

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