Orecchiette with Three Cheeses Recipe

Name: Orecchiette with Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 package dried orecchiette (about 2 cups [473 mL]); 1 recipe Basic Tomato Sauce (recipe follows); 3/4 cup (177 mL) fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup (118 mL) provolone cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup (118 mL) grated pecorino cheese, for sprinkling; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 (28-ounce [784-g]) canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), chopped; Salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar

Servings: persons

2/3 package dried orecchiette (about 2 cups [473 mL])
1 recipe Basic Tomato Sauce (recipe follows)
3/4 cup (177 mL) fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup (118 mL) provolone cheese, cubed
1/2 cup (118 mL) grated pecorino cheese, for sprinkling
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
2 (28-ounce [784-g]) canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), chopped
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar

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To Make the Tomato Sauce:
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In a medium pan, heat the olive oil and garlic over low heat.
3
When the garlic starts to sizzle, continue to cook it for a couple of minutes, or until it starts to change color.
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Do not let the garlic become brown, as that means it is burnt and will taste bitter.
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Add the tomatoes and their juice and continue cooking at a slow simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
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As the sauce starts to thicken, season with salt to taste and add the sugar (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes).
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To Make the Orecchiette:
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Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
9
In a large pot, bring to a boil 4 quarts (8 L) of water.
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Salt the water generously, add the orecchiette, and cook to al dente, according to the package instructions.
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In a casserole dish, layer the orecchiette with the tomato sauce.
12
Add the mozzarella cheese and provolone cheese and stir to combine.
13
Sprinkle with the pecorino cheese and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top forms a crust.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 package dried orecchiette (about 2 cups [473 mL]), 1 recipe Basic Tomato Sauce (recipe follows), 3/4 cup (177 mL) fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed, 1/2 cup (118 mL) provolone cheese, cubed, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette with Three Cheeses falls under the General 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.

Orecchiette with Three Cheeses

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