Best Italian Baked Pasta Recipes

ITALIAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Pour 2 cups of the marinara sauce into dish. Add half of cooked pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese in dollops over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover lightly with foil, making sure foil is not resting on cheese.
• Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until center is bubbly and thoroughly heated. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

MOSTACCIOLI (BAKED PASTA WITH CREAMY SAUCE & ITALIAN SAUSAG

Steps:

• Cook both boxes of noodles until they are semi done.
• Drain and set aside, but do not rinse.
• Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a saucepot.
• Add minced garlic (more or less if desired).
• Slowly add heavy whipping cream to melted butter and garlic mixture.
• Bring sauce to a slow simmer, then add 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• Let sauce simmer on low.
• Break into pieces and brown Italian sausage.
• Add 2 thinly sliced peppers to meat mixture.
• When both are fully cooked, dump them into the sauce.
• Saute sliced mushrooms in 1 Tbsp butter seasoned with salt and pepper.
• When cooked, add to sauce.
• Place tomatoes in a food processor and process until blended with chunks.
• Add fresh basil to taste (don't be stingy - a lot is better).
• Add diced garlic to taste.
• Add olive oil.
• Don't be afraid to start small and add more basil, garlic and oil as you go.
• This tomato mixture can be made a day early; let set in refrigerator overnight.
• Add this dish to the sauce.
• Bring the huge pot to a boil, let it simmer just a minute or two.
• Take the penne noodles and divide them into the two 9x13-inch pans, spreading them out evenly.
• Divide sauce into each pan filled with the noodles and mix it with the noodles.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of both pans.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, RED PEPPER, AND SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce-in a large, deep skillet (the author uses a deep flameproof casserole, but I never cook on the stovetop in a casserole pan), heat the oil over med-high heat.
• Cook the sausage meat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until no pinkness remains.
• Drain of most of the fat.
• Add the mushrooms and saute for 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the marinara sauce and red peppers, reduced heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Add the cream, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Taste and adjust for seasonings.
• Preheat the oven to 375°.
• Oil a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook over high heat for 10-11 minutes, OR until al dente; drain well.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses.
• Combine the pasta with the sauce in the pan; add 1 cup of the blended cheeses and arugula leaves, mixing well to combine.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and evenly sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble and the cheese is browned.
• Serve immediately.

BAKED ITALIAN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta per package directions. Always salt pasta water. Pour cooked pasta into greased 9x13" baking pan.
• While pasta is cooking, brown meat. Once cooked thru, add sauce and let simmer while you finish cheese step.
• Put cottage cheese in a mixing bowl, add egg, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 c parm cheese and 1/2 c mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
• Spread cheese mixture over pasta. Pour sauce mixture over cheese. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350 until bubbly and cheese is golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring medium pot of salted water to boil.
• Add pasta and cook until just tender about 5 minutes. Drain into large bowl.
• Meanwhile heat olive oil in medium sautee pan over med heat.
• Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes.
• Add onions and garlic combine and cook about 5 minutes more or until chicken is done and onions soft.
• Add chicken to pasta in bowl, stir in canned tomatoes, mozzarella, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined.
• Place in buttered 8x8x2 dish.
• In small bowl combine bread crumbs and Parmesan.
• Spread over pasta mixture.
• Dot the top with butter.
• Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

ITALIAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place pasta, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Mix water, Seasoning Mix and tomatoes until well blended. Pour over pasta and chicken. Stir to coat well, making sure most of the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover with foil.
• Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.).

EASY ITALIAN BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Add pasta, pasta sauce and half the Parmesan; mix well.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

ITALIAN HERB BAKED CHICKEN & PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place pasta, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix water, seasoning mix and tomatoes until well blended. Pour over pasta and chicken. Stir to coat well, making sure most of the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove foil and stir. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing.)

ITALIAN BAKED BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Boil Pasta & Cool; Add olive oil, butter, and salt to taste Melt butter and slowly brown garlic and breadcrumbs with ½ container of parmesan cheese; add above seasonings when browning Leave aside a portion of browned bread crumbs and parsley to sprinkle on top Mix Together: Sour cream, pesto, and cooled pasta Mix Separately: Italian Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese or Ricotta Cheese (Optional), remaining parmesan, and above seasonings if needed Add browned breadcrumbs to the cheese mixture and mix with the pasta; Place in large baking dish Sprinkle fresh parmesan and left over bread crumbs on top Cover with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes and then without foil at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or when lightly browned on top Add more parmesan and bread crumbs on top if desired Enjoy ?

BAKED ITALIAN PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Fry ground beef with diced onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink and onion is clear. Drain if necessary (but by using the 93 % lean meat, I usually don't find it greasy at all and draining is not necessary.)
• 2. Cook pasta as directed on box, using a large pot, drain and put aside.
• 3. In a large pot, place the spaghetti sauce (I usually use my own homemade) add the 2 cans of diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, the water from rinsing out the cans, and the envelope of dry Italian salad dressing and recipe mix along with the mushrooms if using, and STIR WELL.
• 4. Add the meat mixture and pasta and stir well.
• 5. Place in 9 X 13 inch baking dish and top with the 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• 6. Bake at 375 for about 25 - 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
• 7. Enjoy !!

ITALIAN PASTA CHIPS - BAKED NOT FRIED

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 400*.
• Place oven rack in center of oven.
• Lightly spray cookie sheet with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
• Lay wonton skins on sheet in a single layer.
• Separate egg, saving the yolk for another recipe. Put egg white in a bowl and froth with a fork.
• Brush each wonton skin with egg white and sprinkle with oregano and 1 tablespoon cheese.
• Lightly spray wontons again with olive oil. Cut each in half diagonally with pizza cutter.
• Bake until edges are brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to a rack to cool.
• Can be stored in an air tight container for a day or 2 at room temperature.