Pasta Al Forno (Baked Macaroni) Recipe

Name: Pasta Al Forno (Baked Macaroni)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni (pre-cooked and mixed with a little tomato sauce, about 1 cup, ziti or rigatoni, etc., could be used); 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1 cup romano cheese, grated; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 egg, beaten; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 quart pasta sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni (pre-cooked and mixed with a little tomato sauce, about 1 cup, ziti or rigatoni, etc., could be used)
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 cup romano cheese, grated
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 quart pasta sauce

1
Mix one cup of the sauce with the cooked macaroni.
2
Mix the ricotta with 3/4 cup of grated cheese, parsley and egg.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste and the red pepper flakes.
4
Layer sauce on the bottom of a deep casserole.
5
Add 1/3 of the pasta followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture.
6
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella.
7
Put down a layer of sauce and repeat.
8
Add the final layer of macaroni and top with sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
9
Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese on top starts to brown.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni (pre-cooked and mixed with a little tomato sauce, about 1 cup, ziti or rigatoni, etc., could be used), 1 lb ricotta cheese, 1 cup romano cheese, grated, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pasta Al Forno (Baked Macaroni)

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