CHEESY BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Crumble sausage into skillet, using a spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes (if using), and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in whole tomatoes and their juice, using a spoon to break them up. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in pasta and 1 cup water and return to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat, pluck out the bay leaves, and fold in about a third of the mozzarella.
- Top pasta with remaining mozzarella and dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan, then transfer to oven. Bake until pasta is tender when poked with a fork, and cheese is bubbly and lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. (If you'd like a more deeply browned topping, run the pan under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with basil, plenty of black pepper, and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.
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Nicole Ojaghloo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. The combination of ricotta and cheese sounds really good.
Julius otieno
[email protected]This recipe sounds easy enough to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm excited to give it a try.
Noemi Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one looks like a winner. I love the combination of sausage, ricotta, and cheese.
Ixa
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Abood Zanتمdaqi
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish did not turn out well for me. I followed the recipe exactly, but the pasta was mushy and the sauce was watery.
Keith Martinea√π
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too thin.
Pagal Larki7890
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.
mayster mat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Sherline Alison
[email protected]This pasta dish is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever sausage and ricotta I have on hand.
Anena Simpo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, flavorful, and comforting.
Noor Islam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pasta turned out perfectly. I would recommend using a good quality sausage and ricotta cheese.
Xabik Acharya
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Henry barrientos
[email protected]This cheesy baked pasta was a hit with my family! The sausage and ricotta added so much flavor and richness. I will definitely be making this again.