TWO LAYER BAKED PASTA
I love both red & white sauces for pasta! This recipe is easier than making lasagna yet perfect for relaxed entertaining. It can be made in advance & refrigerated for up to 8 hours or foil wrapped & frozen for up to 2 weeks. If you can't find "cavatappi" (the thick cork screw shapes), use some other short pasta such as penne or rotini.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- RED SAUCE: Cook ground beef in a large skillet, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Drain off fat.
- Add next 7 ingredients& cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes& paste, bring to a boil, then reduce heat& simmer until a spoon scraped across the bottom of the pan leaves a gap that fills in slowly.
- This should take about 30 minutes.
- WHITE SAUCE: Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Whisk in flour& cook, whisking constantly, for a minute.
- Gradually add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly; continue cooking& whisking until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in cheese& seasonings.
- PASTA: Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- Coarsely chop spinach, add to the pot& give it a stir.
- Drain well.
- ASSEMBLY: Arrange half of the pasta mixture in a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish.
- Spoon red sauce over top; sprinkle with artichoke hearts.
- Top with remainder of pasta mixture.
- Spoon white sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in preheated 375F oven until bubbly& golden, about 25 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- If made in advance& frozen, thaw in refrigerator& add 10 minutes to cooking time.
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Md Bijoy
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this dish again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Aqil Ch
[email protected]Two thumbs up for this recipe! It's a winner.
Alex Burks
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Ashal Shah
[email protected]This dish is so cheesy and indulgent. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Natalia Akinyi
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses two different kinds of pasta. It adds a nice variety of textures to the dish.
md iqbal hossin
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Joyce omoruyi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Alfredo sauce, but I really enjoyed the way it paired with the tomato sauce in this recipe.
Gure Shamim
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Kumail Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Malik Malik
[email protected]My kids loved this dish! They were especially fond of the gooey cheese in the middle.
Rehan Mayo
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the two different sauces, but they worked perfectly together. The Alfredo sauce added a creamy richness, while the tomato sauce provided a tangy balance.
temperance smuda
[email protected]The two-layer baked pasta turned out even better than I expected. It was cheesy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sauce.
Konwree Zaway
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Alexis K
[email protected]This two-layer baked pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of creamy Alfredo sauce and rich tomato sauce was divine.