Sophia Lorens Baked Pasta Recipes

SOFIA LOREN'S PASTA SAUCE WITH ONIONS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Place the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the bacon and onions.
• When the onions begin to turn golden add the Chile pepper, tomatoes, basil and a pinch of salt.
• Cook the sauce for about 15 minutes until the flavors are nicely combined.
• Meanwhile cook 1# bucatini until al dente.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce and sprinkle generously with cheese.

SOPHIA LOREN'S BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• 1 Prepare the two sauces, if necessary. Then, butter a 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking pan. 2 Bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, then the pasta. Stir well. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is almost tender. Drain the pasta. 3 Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set aside 1/4 cup of the cheese. Toss the pasta with half of the Bolognese sauce. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta in the pan. Spoon on about 1/3 of the Béchamel sauce and cheese. Dot with additional Bolognese sauce. 4 Repeat, adding two more layers, using all of the ingredients. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese. 5 Cover the pan with foil. Bake until bubbling around the edges and the blade of a thin knife inserted into the center feels hot, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Remove the pasta from the oven. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SPAGHETTI WITH SAUCE ALLA SOFIA LOREN

Steps:

• With a food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop.
• Stop motor and add parsley, onion, anchovies, olives, capers, salt, and pepper, then process until finely chopped.
• With motor running, add 1/2 cup olive oil, blending until incorporated.
• Cook pasta in a 6 to 8-quart pot of boiling until 'al dente'.
• Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
• Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl, then pour sauce over top and toss well.
• Serve immediately.
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• That's it!