Francos Pasta Al Forno Recipe

Name: Francos Pasta Al Forno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 lb chopped beef; 28 ounces tomato sauce; ½ cup red wine; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 6 leaves fresh basil; 1 lb pasta; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1 lb mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated cheese; 8 ounces frozen spinach

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 lb chopped beef
28 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon marjoram
6 leaves fresh basil
1 lb pasta
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated cheese
8 ounces frozen spinach

1
Sauce.
2
Saute onion in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
3
Add meat and brown.
4
Add red wine and cook for about 5 minutes.
5
Add sauce and seasonings and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Let it cool in refrigerator for at least a couple of hours and remove when ready to assemble the dish.
7
Skim the fat from the sauce.
8
Pasta assembly.
9
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
10
Cook the pasta for a couple of minutes less than that indicated on the box as it will continue to cook in the oven.
11
Reserve some of the mozzarella to top the dish.
12
Defrost the spinach.
13
In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta, the remaining mozzarella, grated cheese and spinach.
14
When the pasta is cooked start the assembly in an oven proof casserole.
15
Start with a layer of sauce.
16
Toss the pasta with the sauce.
17
Add a layer of pasta to the casserole.
18
Add a layer of the cheese/spinach mixture.
19
Repeat with the sauce/pasta/ cheese mixture until all ingredients are used.
20
You should end with a layer of pasta and top it off with a layer grated cheese and mozzarella cheese.
21
Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
22
Enjoy!

1473

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

101

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 lb chopped beef, 28 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Francos Pasta Al Forno falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Francos Pasta Al Forno

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