
Baked pasta with mozzarella
Baked pasta with mozzarella is a perfect first course for festive days but also delicious every day. Easy to prepare, it can be made in advance and reheated, becoming even tastier thanks to the crust that forms on the surface.
Ingredients
- Short pasta
360g360g - Mozzarella
200g200g - Béchamel
300g300g - Parmigiano reggiano
75g75g - Saltto taste
Purchasable products
Gerardo di Nola bronze-drawn pasta 500 g pack (Mezzi Paccheri)
1 product1 product € 3.50
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 9
Start by preparing the béchamel if you haven't done so yet. Melt 30 g of butter with 30 g of flour in a saucepan until they are toasted and brown. Gradually add 300 ml of milk and stir with a hand whisk to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- STEP 2 OF 9
Cut the mozzarella into cubes.
- STEP 3 OF 9
Put a pot of lightly salted water on the stove and, when it boils, cook the pasta.
- STEP 4 OF 9
Drain the pasta when it is still slightly al dente and place it in a large bowl.
- STEP 5 OF 9
Add the béchamel, half of the grated Parmigiano, and the mozzarella cubes to the pasta. Mix well.
- STEP 6 OF 9
Pour everything into a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- STEP 7 OF 9
Sprinkle the surface with the remaining grated Parmigiano.
- STEP 8 OF 9
Bake in a preheated ventilated oven at 180/200°C for about 25/30 minutes.
- STEP 9 OF 9
Remove from the oven and serve hot.
General Information
Storage notes
Baked pasta with mozzarella can be stored in the fridge for two or three days. You can also freeze it.
More information
You can increase the amount of mozzarella to your liking or add smoked scamorza. The recipe is economical and very versatile.
Origin
Italia, Campania
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 257.2 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 31.52 |
of which Sugars (g) | 2.39 |
Fat (g) | 9.4 |
of which Saturates (g) | 4 |
Protein (g) | 13.09 |
Fiber (g) | 0.75 |
Sale (g) | 0.08 |
- Proteins13.09g·24%
- Carbohydrates31.52g·58%
- Fats9.4g·17%
- Fibers0.75g·1%