Pasta Al Forno

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Pasta Al Forno

Traditional pasta al forno (baked pasta). You can use any kind of pasta, usually large rigatoni or penne are preferred. This is a simple recipe, exactly as I learned it from my mom. You can find a lot of variations of it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • ragù di carne (meat sauce) (for details see recipe)
  • besciamella (béchamel) sauce (for details see recipe)
  • 16 ounces rigatoni (or penne) pasta 1 box
  • 1 teaspoon olive oli
  • 4 tablespoons parmiggiano cheese
  • 1 stick butter (unsalted)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ragù di carne (meat sauce). See recipe for more details.
  • Prepare besciamella (béchamel) sauce. See recipe for more details.
  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente (it is fine if pasta is not fully cooked, because it will finish cooking in the oven). Drain and lightly toss noodles with olive oil.
  • In a baking dish or lasagna dish, spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish. Add pasta and stir the mixture. Add some more meat sauce on top.
  • Add 4-6 chunks of butter on top of pasta.
  • Add the béchamel sauce on top of pasta and meat sauce mixture.
  • Garnish the top with parmiggiano cheese.
  • Bake approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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