TOMATO, BASIL AND CHEESE BAKED PASTA
Steps:
- Cook shells to al dente. Preheat a deep, big skillet or a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add olive oil - about 2 T. Add the chopped garlic to the oil. Add the chopped 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 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. Scatter shredded mozzarella 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. Grill sausage and serve with pasta.
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George Jacovides
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Qormorudeen Gohneeyah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Brandon Amaya
[email protected]This pasta bake is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy top.
Tiu Tut
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Moiz Love
[email protected]The cheese was a little too browned for my taste, but the rest of the dish was great.
Wahid Ali
[email protected]This pasta bake is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Wilbre Myburgh
[email protected]I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to the sauce and it was delicious.
Apon Biswas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce.
Lesetja Jemina
[email protected]I used penne pasta instead of spaghetti and it turned out great!
Jaycee Pickens
[email protected]The pasta was a little mushy for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
demilade adegoke
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I always have these ingredients on hand, so it's my go-to meal when I don't have time to cook something elaborate.
tawsif ahmed ovi
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The tomato sauce had a great flavor and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. The basil added a nice fresh flavor.