Tomato, Basil and Cheese Baked Pasta
    
    
    
      – Rachael Ray

Tomato, Basil and Cheese Baked Pasta – Rachael Ray

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Mac and cheese isn't the only kind of baked pasta. Baked pasta can also be traditional Italian casseroles (called Pasta al Forno in Italian) like lasagna or bak

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shell pasta
  • 3 large cloves garlic, skins on
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/2 small to medium yellow onion
  • 1 can crushed San Marzano or other Italian tomatoes, any brand (28 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup store-bought pesto sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded

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