Italian
Rich Baked Pasta
by Casa Pappagallo · 705K subscribers on YouTube
An indulgent baked pasta loaded with ricotta, smoked provola, spicy salami, hard-boiled eggs, and mozzarella—perfect for a hearty Sunday feast.
- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
12 items- Olive Oil
- 3 pcsGarlic
- Blended Peeled TomatoesCrushed peeled tomatoes or passata
- Basil
- Salt
- Mixed PastaMixed pasta leftovers or short pasta
- Ricotta
- MozzarellaFior di latte mozzarella
- Smoked ProvolaSmoked provola cheese
- Spicy SalamiSpicy salami, such as Napoli type
- Hard-Boiled EggsHard-boiled eggs, halved
- Parmigiano ReggianoGrated Parmesan
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté 3 garlic cloves.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, not too thick.
- While the sauce cooks, boil water for the pasta. Add salt and cook the mixed pasta until very al dente (about 4 minutes less than package time).
- Drain the pasta and let it cool slightly, then mix in the ricotta until well combined.
- In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the pasta mixture.
- Add pieces of mozzarella, smoked provola, slices of spicy salami, and halved hard-boiled eggs. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of Parmesan on top.
- Bake in a static oven at 200°C (or 190-195°C fan) for 30-35 minutes, until a golden crust forms. Optionally, turn on the grill at the end.
Casa Pappagallo
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