Three-Cheese Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Three-Cheese Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 red bell peppers, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, 4 halved, 2 minced; Salt; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder; One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and juices reserved; 3 cups fresh ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound trenne or rigatoni pasta; 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, 4 halved, 2 minced
Salt
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and juices reserved
3 cups fresh ricotta cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound trenne or rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

1
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the peppers, onion, halved garlic and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 15 minutes. Add the chipotle powder and cook uncovered, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Scrape the sauce into a food processor and puree. Wipe out the casserole. Strain the sauce into it and season with salt; keep warm.
2
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0. Butter a 10-by-14-inch glass baking dish. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the minced garlic, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then toss with 2 cups of the sauce. Spread the pasta in the baking dish, then spread the ricotta mixture on top and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan on top. Cover the pasta with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until hot.
4
Preheat the broiler. Uncover the pasta and broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes, or until the topping is evenly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve with the remaining sauce.

1276

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 red bell peppers, thinly sliced, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 6 garlic cloves, 4 halved, 2 minced, and more.

Yes, Three-Cheese Baked Pasta 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.

Three-Cheese Baked Pasta

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