Pasta al Forno

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    Pasta al Forno is a super comforting and easy baked pasta recipe made with a rich tomato sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese before being baked to perfection.
     
    Supplies:

  • • The Quattro or Primo Wood Burning Pizza Oven
  • • Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan
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    Ingredients:
    For the Tomato Sauce

  • • ½ tablespoon Zerillo Premium Extra virgin olive oil plus a drizzle for topping
  • • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • • 2 tablespoons small onion diced
  • • 500 grams of San Marzano Tomato Sauce
  • • 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste) extra for salting pasta cooking water
  • • ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

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    For the Topping
    • 1 cup and ½ of Fior di Latte Mozzarella
    • ½ cup of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
    • Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving (optional)
    • Basil leaves, for serving (optional)

      • Step 1.

        Fire up your Ciao Bella Pizza Oven. Aim for 350°F on the stones. You can check the temperature inside your oven quickly and easily using the built-in temperature thermometer gauge.

      • Step 2.

        First, bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add the pasta and cook it for 4-5 minutes only. Drain and set aside. Add a drizzle of olive oil to stop the pasta from sticking to one another once drained.

      • Step 3.

        Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce. In the Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan, heat 1 tablespoon of Zerillo Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

      • Step 4.

        Fry the chopped garlic with the onions until fragrant. Stir continuously.

      • Step 5.

        Add the tomato sauce, a good pinch of salt and pepper and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, making sure to stir the sauce.

      • Step 6.

        Add the cooked pasta to the tomato sauce and stir until coated well.

      • Step 7.

        Top with the Fior di Latte Mozzarella, freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and a delicate drizzle of Zerillo Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

      • Step 8.

        Bake inside the Ciao Bella Pizza Oven for around 20 minutes.

      • Step 9.

        Serve with some fresh parsley and basil on top.

      • Step 10.