Pastatomatoandmozzarellaalforno Recipes

PASTA AL FORNO {BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA}

Steps:

• In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, in a 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the tomatoes (undrained), oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
• After draining the pasta, return the noodles to the pot and pour in the sauce. Toss to combine. Lightly coat a 9X13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Place half of the pasta in the dish. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan and half of the mozzarella cubes over the top. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

PASTA, TOMATO, AND MOZZARELLA AL FORNO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Heat oil in a skillet; add garlic and cook over med-high heat until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and oregano; simmer rapidly, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste; remove and reserve 6 tablespoons tomato sauce from the pan.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until just firm to the bite; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Toss drained pasta with remaining sauce, adding reserved water as needed.
• Place half the pasta in an oiled 13 x 9 inch baking dish; cover with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
• Top with remaining pasta; cover with reserved tomato sauce and remaining mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
• Bake until golden and bubbling, 15 minutes.