Baked Pasta (Pasta al Forno)
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- 13 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A comforting baked pasta dish brimming with sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and melty mozzarella, finished with fresh basil and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner that feels indulgent yet simple.
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Method
Chop the onion and mince the garlic, then sauté them in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, add them to the pan with some basil leaves, and cook until softened.
Stir in the passata and let the sauce simmer on low heat until it thickens.
Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water, reserving a little cooking water.
Combine the pasta with the sauce and the burrata, then transfer everything to a baking dish.
Scatter torn mozzarella pieces and grated Parmigiano Reggiano over the top.
Bake for about 20 minutes at 400°F, or until the surface is golden brown.
Garnish with extra fresh basil before serving.
Tips while you cook
- Sauté aromatics first
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic before adding the tomatoes.
- Reserve pasta water
- Save a little cooking water when draining the pasta to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Watch the bake
- Bake for about 20 minutes at 200 °C until the surface turns golden brown.
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