Ingredients
1 pound of pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
1 pound of ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can of crushed tomatoes
2 cups of ricotta cheese
1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes to develop flavor.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the greased baking dish and top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories:
480
Fat:
22
Carbohydrates:
38
Protein:
32
Sodium:
780
Fiber:
2
Sugar:
4
Aunt Betty’s Homestyle Pasta al Forno
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