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Baked Pasta with Cheese

Cultural Context

Baked pasta is a beloved dish in Italy, often made for family gatherings and special occasions. Each region has its own variations, with different types of pasta and sauces used. The dish highlights the comforting combination of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce, making it a staple in Italian cuisine. Today, baked pasta has found its way into homes around the world, with many adaptations to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g di macinato
1,5 litri di passata
1 carota
1 costa di sedano
1 cipolla
1 spicchio di aglio
1 bicchiere di vino rosso
2 cucchiai di concentrato
sale
pepe
olio di oliva
600 g di rigatoni
3 uova sode
2 melanzane (1 kg)
120 g di prosciutto cotto
350 g di provola filante
60 g di formaggio grattugiato

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Grated cheese blend is more affordable while still adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a less expensive option.

1

Prepare the ragù by cooking the ground meat with the chopped carrot, celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil.

2

Add the red wine and let it evaporate.

3

Stir in the passata, concentrated tomato, salt, and pepper, and simmer until thickened.

4

Fry the sliced eggplants until golden brown.

5

Cook the rigatoni until al dente, then drain.

6

In a baking dish, layer the rigatoni, ragù, fried eggplants, sliced hard-boiled eggs, prosciutto, and provola.

7

Sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake until golden.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

teglia di 25x35 cm

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pasta al FornoBaked Macaroni and Cheese
Local Name: Pasta al forno con formaggio

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