BAKED PASTA DISH (PASTA AL FORNO) – theitaliancookingclass.com

BAKED PASTA DISH (PASTA AL FORNO) – theitaliancookingclass.com

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Here is a fantastic recipe of baked pasta from theitaliancookingclass.com. Vegetarian. So easy to make and a great meal. Baked pasta (pasta al forno) is also great to freeze for a later date. See recipe below. See our videos on bechamel and napoletana sauces for this video as well.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 litre of napoletana sauce
250grams (1/2 x packet) pasta
250grams grated mozzarella
2 x boiled eggs
2 x medium eggplants
1/2 litre of bechamel sauce
1/2 cup parmigiano cheese

METHOD:

-preheat oven to 180 degrees
-cook pasta and set aside
-slice eggplants 1cm thick, pan fry them and pat dry with paper towel
-slice eggplants into small slices
-mix 3 x tablespoons of eggplant with 1/2 cup of napoletana sauce and mix with the cooked pasta
-lay bottom of baking dish with napoletana sauce as per video
-top with layer of pasta mix
-top with bechamel sauce
-add chopped eggplants
-add eggs
-add mozzarella and parmigiano
-repeat process starting again with layering napoletana sauce
-building to three times the process of all the layered ingredients
-finishing top layer just with sauces and cheese
-place in preheated oven and cook for 20 – 30 minutes
-remove from oven and let sit for 10 – 15 minutes prior to serving.