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Introduction
Pasta al Forno is a hearty, comforting Italian baked pasta dish featuring rigatoni tossed in a rich sausage tomato sauce and layered with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering layers of savory flavors and cheesy goodness baked to bubbling perfection. This recipe balances tender pasta with a slow-simmered sauce and gooey cheese for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients:
1 lb (450 g) rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casing removed
1 (28 oz / 1 lb) can tomato puree
1/4 cup water (plus up to 1/2 cup pasta water reserved)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
How to Make:
Prepare the Sauce:
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