NONNA MARIA'S PASTA AL FORNO (PASTA IN THE OVEN)

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If my mom wasn't making some kind of pasta laddled with sauce, it was Pasta al Forno, which simply means, Pasta in the Oven. It was my favorite and my dad's too, who may I add worked at a company called Miceli's Dairy. My dad always had access to the freshest cheese and ricotta. Sometimes still warm brought home. He worked...

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ziti, penne or rigatoni pasta
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 salt
1/4 pepper
26 oz mids meat sauce or your favorite sauce or homemade
1 lb ground cooked beef mixed in to sauce. (optional)
15 oz ricotta cheese
7 slice deli ham, chopped
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped in chunks not finely
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c grated romano and parmesan cheese mixed
TOPPING
2 c shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. Place olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Brown beef. Add pasta sauce, reduce heat to low and stir in noodles.
  • 3. Place ricotta, mozzarella, ham, parmesan, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • 4. Place ½ pasta into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over pasta, covering entire dish. Sprinkle chopped eggs patting them down. Pour remaining pasta over cheese, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  • 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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