Best 10 Baked Pasta With Tomato Cream And Five Cheeses Recipes

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Baked pasta with tomato cream and five cheeses is a classic Italian dish that is a delight to the senses. The creamy tomato sauce, the gooey melted cheese, and the perfectly cooked pasta combine to create a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this dish at home and impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM, AND FIVE CHEESES



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This classic dish from George Germon and Johanne Killeen's Al Forno restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island, is a favorite among their patrons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1 pound imported conchiglie rigate, (shells)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup canned pureed tomatoes
1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese, (1 1/2 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup coarsely shredded (1 1/2 ounces) Fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup very thinly sliced scallion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • While pasta is cooking, place cream, tomatoes, cheeses, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Divide among six to eight shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2 cups in capacity). Dot with butter, and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecorino Romano and scallions. Serve immediately.

TOMATO, BASIL AND CHEESE BAKED PASTA



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For kids ages 12 to 16 years.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound small shell pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
3 large cloves garlic
1/2 small to medium yellow onion
1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes, any brand
1/2 cup, 10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
Salt and pepper
1 cup store bought basil pesto sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water. Add small shell pasta and cook the pasta to al dente doneness which means that the pasta will still have a bite to it or be a little chewy. The pasta will soak up more juice and keep on cooking after we drain it, so we need it to be a little under cooked. The shells will probably cook about 9 or 10 minutes.
  • Preheat a deep, big skillet or a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
  • Place garlic on the cutting board and place the flat of your knife on top of each clove. Carefully give the garlic a whack with the palm of your hand to separate the cloves from the skins. Throw out the skins and chop up the garlic. Remember to keep your fingers curled under and the edge of your sharp, chef's knife tilted slightly away from your body.
  • Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan by pouring a slow stream of it twice-around-the-pan. This will be about 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Do not let the oil pour out too fast. You are looking for a slow, steady stream. Add the garlic to the oil. To chop the onion, cut the ends off and cut the whole onion down the center. Wrap half and save it. Cut the other half into thin slices then twist the slices a quarter turn and chop them again. Hold the tip of knife on the cutting board and lift the back of the knife up and down over the onion to make the pieces really small. Add the chopped up onion to the garlic and oil. Cook, stirring a lot, 5 minutes until the onions are mushy and look cooked.
  • Add the tomatoes to the onions and stir. When the tomatoes come to a bubble, reduce the heat under the sauce to low. Stir in basil pieces to wilt them. Season the sauce with salt and peppe, to your taste.
  • Preheat your broiler to high and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Drain pasta shells. Add them to a flameproof casserole dish. Add pesto sauce, 1 cup of ricotta cheese and a handful of grated Parmigiano, too. Stir carefully and coat the hot pasta with the pesto and cheeses. Pour the hot tomato and basil sauce over the pasta, as much as you like. You can always serve a little extra at the table, to pass around. Shred up some mozzarella cheese with a grater and scatter it over the pasta. Add a final sprinkle of Parmigiano to the mozzarella as well. Place the casserole under the broiler in the middle of oven, 10 to 12 inches from the heat. Let the cheese melt and bubble on top, 3 to 5 minutes.

TOMATO N CHEESE PASTA



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Garlic, basil and oregano add pizzazz to this savory side dish. The pasta is tender and moist, and there's plenty of cheese flavor. I like to serve it alongside steaks or chicken. -Dawn Dhooghe Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked small tube pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into saucepan., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 1048mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

THREE CHEESE BAKED PASTA



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This hearty dish always gets rave reviews. Everyone who tries it loves it! Make it a part of your meal today!

Provided by Althea

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
6 ½ cups tomato pasta sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground meat and onion in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. Stir in pasta sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the ingredients in the prepared baking dish as follows: half of the cooked pasta, all the provolone cheese, all the sour cream, half of the sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

BAKED FOUR-CHEESE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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A great dish to serve as a side dish, or add a salad you have have a great meal! Recipe comes from Cook's Illustrated.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 slices white bread, with crusts torn into quarters
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
3 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese (1 ounce)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)
1 lb penne pasta
1 tablespoon table salt
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • For the topping:.
  • Pulse bread in food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about ten 1-second pulses (you should have about 1 1/2 cups).
  • Transfer to small bowl; stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  • Set mixture aside.
  • For the pasta:.
  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in stockpot.
  • Combine cheeses in large bowl; set aside.
  • Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water; stir to separate pasta.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk flour into butter until no lumps remain, about 30 seconds.
  • Gradually whisk in cream, add tomatoes, and increase heat to medium, and bring to boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 minute to ensure that flour cooks.
  • Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; cover cream mixture to keep hot and set aside.
  • When pasta is very al dente (when bitten into, pasta should be opaque and slightly underdone at very center), drain about 5 seconds, leaving pasta slightly wet.
  • Add pasta to bowl with cheeses; immediately pour cream mixture over, then cover bowl with foil or large plate and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Uncover bowl and stir with rubber spatula, scraping bottom of bowl, until cheeses are melted and mixture is thoroughly combined. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  • Transfer pasta to 13 by 9-inch baking dish, then sprinkle evenly with reserved bread crumbs, pressing down lightly.
  • Bake until topping is golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.5, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 2341.6, Carbohydrate 93.2, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 22.5

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM AND FIVE CHEESES



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Another "find" from Martha Stewart Living. Categorized as an appetizer, but it couald easily be served as a supper entree by adding some poultry or meat and a salad.

Provided by Miss Barb

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 lb pasta shells
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
1/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Cook pasta for 4 minutes in large pot of salted water.
  • While pasta is cooking, place cream, tomatoes,cheeses (mozarella, fontina, gorgonzola and ricotta), salt and basil in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture and toss to combine.
  • Divide among 6 to 8 shallow ceramic bowls.
  • Dot with butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Romano and scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 600.5, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 23

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM, AND 5 CHEESES



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 tsp salt
1 lb. conchigle rigate (shells)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup canned pureed tomatoes
1/4 lb. shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup freshly grated romano (1 1/2 oz)
1/2 cup shredded fontina
1/4 cup crumbled gorganzola
2 tbsp ricotta or greek yogurt
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 500. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, cook until al dente - about 7-8 minutes. 2. While pasta is cooking, place cream tomatoes, cheeses, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Stir. Add pasta and toss. 3. Put in ceramic dish. Dot with butter, sprinkle with some mozzarella and bake for 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with romano and scallions. Serve.

CREAMY PASTA BAKE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL



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One of my favorite midweek pasta bakes - my whole family loves it and there is not much prep. Once the pasta bake is in the oven, you can make a salad or set the table and then it's time to eat.

Provided by Julian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 51m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent while penne is cooking, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce and tomato paste and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add cream and Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Stir some pasta cooking water into the sauce and add cooked penne. Remove from heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and basil. Pour penne mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 779.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND PARMESAN



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In this method adapted from Giuilano Bugialli's "Classic Techniques of Italian Cooking," dry pasta such as penne or rigatoni bakes with fresh or canned tomatoes. The result: Deeply flavorful, tender, authentic Italian pasta destined to become a favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup olive oil
1 pound rigatoni, or penne pasta
2 (28-ounce) cans, whole tomatoes, crushed, or 4 pounds very ripe summer tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place oil in a large bowl. Add dry pasta and stir until well coated; let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes to pasta mixture; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover with a parchment-lined aluminum foil. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes with a wooden spoon, for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. (If using fresh tomatoes, layer, alternating with the pasta mixture, beginning and ending with the tomatoes. And be sure to bake without stirring.)
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese, and stir to incorporate. Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN BAKED CREAM CHEESE PASTA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
3 cups penne pasta
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine tomatoes, garlic, dry seasonings and 2 Tbsp. dressing in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Place block of cream cheese in center of tomato mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until tomatoes are tender, stirring after 20 min.
  • Add pasta, boiling water and remaining dressing to ingredients in baking dish. Use back of spatula to gently press pasta into boiling water so most the pasta is covered with water. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 20 min. Remove baking dish from oven. Stir ingredients in baking dish; cover. Let stand 5 min.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your pasta dish a more complex flavor. A good combination is a mix of hard, soft, and creamy cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best for this dish. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a heavy cream that is at least 35% fat. This will help to create a rich and creamy sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add vegetables, herbs, or even meat to this dish to create your own unique variation.

Conclusion:

Baked pasta with tomato cream and five cheeses is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful cheeses, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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