Paccheri con ricotta, funghi e salsiccia - Le video ricette di Lara

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.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinara sauce, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese; mix well.

In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by the sausage mixture, then the ricotta mixture.

Top with the remaining pasta and sprinkle with mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens