Pasta al Forno con Salsiccia: Cremosa, Filante e con Crosticina Croccante!

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage reduces fat while ground beef can be more economical.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone can be less expensive while still melting well.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Romano cheese

Grated Romano is often cheaper and has a similar flavor profile.

Cook the pasta corta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, sauté the chopped cipolla in olive oil until translucent.

Add the salsiccia to the pan and cook until browned.

Stir in the passata di pomodoro and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Let it simmer for a few minutes.

In a separate saucepan, melt the burro and whisk in the farina to create a roux.

Gradually add the latte to the roux, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.

Combine the cooked pasta, salsiccia sauce, and the creamy mixture in a large baking dish.

Top with mozzarella and parmigiano.

Bake in the oven until the top is golden and crispy.

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