PASTA, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA AL FORNO

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Make and share this Pasta, Tomato, and Mozzarella Al Forno recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped (or 2 lb. fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped)
2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
salt
black pepper
1 lb dry pasta (penne, rigatoni, fusilli)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch dice
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus additional to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Heat oil in a skillet; add garlic and cook over med-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and oregano; simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste; remove and reserve 6 tablespoons tomato sauce from the pan.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until just firm to the bite; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Toss drained pasta with remaining sauce, adding reserved water as needed.
  • Place half the pasta in an oiled 13 x 9 inch baking dish; cover with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
  • Top with remaining pasta; cover with reserved tomato sauce and remaining mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  • Bake until golden and bubbling, 15 minutes.

Taxhoo King
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I've never made pasta al forno before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Nomsombuluko Sombu
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Hafez Abusaleh Raiyan
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Hdhd Hdhdhd
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Malik faraz awan
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I've made this dish for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit.


Lamia Islam
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This pasta dish is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Abdul Hanan
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I love the combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in this dish.


Claudine Manakas
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying.


Sean Rendelle
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This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time.


Veronica Conaway
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Lee Scott
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This pasta dish is perfect for a potluck or party.


Mukisa Anold
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Sadtz
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I love this pasta dish. It's so simple, but it's always delicious.


Siyabonga kubheka
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This is the perfect pasta dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


methuselah lubwama
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Uwenor Tega
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.


Ekwaingen Deborah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Seneca Thurgood
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Denise Smith
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


parmida faramarzi
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil was perfect.