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Hearty Pasta

Cultural Context

Hearty Pasta, often referred to as Pasta Bake or Baked Pasta, is a comforting dish that combines pasta with a rich meat sauce and cheese, baked to perfection. This dish is a staple in Italian-American cuisine, often served at family gatherings and potlucks, where it brings warmth and satisfaction to the table. Its versatility allows for numerous variations, including vegetarian options, making it popular in many households across the globe.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
400 g di spaghetti
3 zucchine, circa 500 g
200 g di scamorza
olio evo q.b.
sale e pepe q.b.
acqua di cottura q.b.
2 spicchi d'aglio

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils provide a protein-rich vegetarian option.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while cheddar is often less expensive.

1

Boil water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2

While the pasta is cooking, slice the zucchine and chop the garlic.

3

In a pan, heat some extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the sliced zucchine to the pan and cook until tender.

5

Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some cooking water and drain the rest.

6

Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with zucchine and garlic, mixing well.

7

If needed, add reserved cooking water to achieve desired consistency.

8

Stir in the scamorza until melted and combined with the pasta.

9

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Pasta BakeBaked PastaPasta Casserole
Local Name: Pasta Ricca

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