Holiday Baked Pasta
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Holiday Baked Pasta
Holiday Baked Pasta is a traditional dish served during family celebrations, religious holidays, and special gatherings throughout Naples and southern Italy. Layers of pasta, tomato sauce, cheeses, and savory fillings are baked until golden and bubbling, creating a rich and comforting centerpiece for the festive table.
Servings8
Calories620kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Wooden spoon
- Oven
Ingredienti
- 500 g rigatoni ziti, or penne
- 750 ml tomato sauce
- 300 g mozzarella diced
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 200 g cooked ham diced
- 200 g small meatballs cooked
- 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Istruzioni
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until slightly under al dente.
- Drain the pasta and place it in a large bowl.
- Add most of the tomato sauce and mix well.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, the ham, and the meatballs.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Spread a layer of pasta in the dish.
- Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs and part of the remaining mozzarella.
- Continue layering until all ingredients are used.
- Top with the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Note
Every family has its own version, with variations in cheeses, cured meats, and fillings.
Leftover ragù is often used to enrich the sauce.
The dish is commonly prepared for Christmas, Easter, and large Sunday gatherings.
Allowing the pasta to rest before serving helps the layers hold together.
Leftover ragù is often used to enrich the sauce.
The dish is commonly prepared for Christmas, Easter, and large Sunday gatherings.
Allowing the pasta to rest before serving helps the layers hold together.