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Baked Pasta Casserole

Baked Pasta Casserole is not just a way to repurpose leftover pasta, but also a perfect recipe to use up those odds and ends from your fridge. Rich and cheesy, here's how to prepare this delicious dish!
Recipe Baked Pasta Casserole
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 1 hour
  • Servings for 6 servings

La Pasta Pasticciata è una delle ricette svuota frigo per eccellenza. A tutti infatti capita di avere degli avanzi di formaggi e salumi e non saper bene cosa farne. Buttarli è fuori discussione pertanto non resta che inventare qualche ricetta con gli avanzi che sembri però un piatto trionfale.

È quello che abbiamo fatto noi con la Ricetta della Pasta Pasticciata: al solo vederla viene l’acquolina in bocca ed è ideale per coccolare la famiglia o gli amici con qualcosa di semplice ma delizioso. La pasta, meglio se di un formato corto, viene condita con Salsa di Pomodoro, Salame e Mortadella a cubetti, Provola e Uova Sode. Va bene, è vero, il Pasticcio di Pasta al Forno è un attentato alla linea, ma ogni tanto bisogna pure viziarsi un po’!

La Pasta Pasticciata al Forno può anche essere preparata in anticipo e infornata poco prima di mettersi a tavola, diventando quindi una golosa Pasta Gratinata. A tal proposito vi consigliamo di provare anche la Pasta Pasticciata con Salsiccia e Pomodorini, lo Sformato di Pasta con le Polpette e la Pasta al Forno con Pomodoro e Mozzarella.

Ingredients for 6 servings

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Baked Pasta (Pasta Pasticciata), start by finely chopping the onion. Then sauté it in a pan with oil and a pinch of salt until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the tomato sauce and washed, dried basil leaves and let it cook for at least half an hour, until the sauce has thickened. Finally, adjust the salt to taste.
  3. Meanwhile, cut the provolone cheese, mozzarella, and both types of cured meats into small cubes. You can also use leftover salami, cooked ham, or hot dogs. Slice the hard-boiled eggs as well.
  4. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions.
  5. Once ready, drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl along with the tomato sauce, diced cured meats, and cheese cubes. Mix well to distribute all the flavors evenly and transfer to an oven-safe baking dish.
  6. Arrange the sliced eggs on top and cover with a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 10-15 minutes, then switch to grill mode for an additional 5 minutes to create the characteristic golden crust.
  8. Serve the Baked Pasta piping hot and get ready to taste the best Sunday first course ever! This hearty dish is a classic example of Italian comfort food, perfect for family gatherings. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

As mentioned, there are many variations of this pasta casserole that you can create. For an even more indulgent Sunday lunch, add some Béchamel sauce or enrich it with a few spoonfuls of pesto. When preparing this pasta casserole, remember that everything you add will contribute to the final flavor: it’s better to be generous with the ingredients!

Tips

This Baked Pasta Casserole will quickly become one of your favorite recipes, and there’s no chance of getting bored with it: any leftover cold cuts or cured meats in your fridge can be added to customize the recipe. As for the cheese, prefer stretchy melting cheeses (like mozzarella or scamorza) to achieve an even more delicious first course.

Storage

The Baked Pasta Casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Like other baked pasta dishes, it can be frozen both cooked or uncooked: in this case, the baking time should be doubled when cooking from frozen.

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