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Chorizo & Mozzarella Pasta Bake

Cultural Context

Chorizo & Mozzarella Pasta Bake combines the vibrant flavors of Spanish chorizo with the creamy texture of Italian mozzarella, reflecting the fusion of Mediterranean cuisines. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting family meal, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different types of sausage or adding vegetables to suit personal tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
800-900 ml tomato sauce
1 white onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons dried oregano
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
300 g mixed ground meat (beef and pork)
1 sausage
1 egg
100 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
fresh parsley, to taste
100 g mortadella
70 g stale bread
300 g whole milk
40 g butter
50 g all-purpose flour (type 00)
nutmeg, to taste
500 g cow's milk ricotta
1 tablespoon dried oregano

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Pork sausage is generally cheaper and still flavorful.

1

Prepare the tomato sauce by sautéing chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, then add the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2

In a bowl, mix the ground meat, sausage, egg, grated Parmigiano, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, mortadella, and stale bread to form meatballs.

3

Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour to create a roux, then gradually whisking in the milk, nutmeg, and salt until thickened.

4

In another bowl, mix the ricotta with salt, pepper, and oregano to create the ricotta cream.

5

Layer the meatballs, tomato sauce, béchamel, and ricotta cream in a baking dish.

6

Bake in a static oven at 180°C for 30 minutes, then switch to fan and grill for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

Baking dish 33×24 cmoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chorizo Pasta BakeMozzarella Pasta Bake
Local Name: Pasta al forno con chorizo e mozzarella

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