Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍝 500 grams of paccheri | 🧀 200 grams of mozzarella |
🌭 4 Italian sausages | 🧂 400 milliliters of tomato sauce |
🧀 100 grams of grated parmesan | 🧄 2 cloves of garlic |
🍃 1 zucchini | 🌿 Herbs to taste |
Utensils
🍳 Pot (to cook the paccheri) | 🥄 Wooden spoon (to mix the ingredients) |
🍽️ Baking dish (for oven cooking) | 🔪 Knife (to cut the ingredients) |
🧄 Chopping board (to prepare the vegetables) | 🍅 Bowl (to mix the sauce) |
🔥 Oven (to bake the paccheri) | 👩🍳 Oven mitt (to handle the hot dish) |
Step by Step Preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Rest time: 5 minutes
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
STEP 1: Cook the paccheri in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are al dente.
STEP 2: Drain the paccheri and gently toss them in a pan with some tomato sauce to coat.
STEP 3: Prepare a baking dish by generously buttering it, then pour a layer of tomato sauce at the bottom.
STEP 4: Arrange the paccheri mixed with the sauce in the baking dish evenly.
STEP 5: Add the rest of the tomato sauce over the paccheri, then sprinkle with pieces of mozzarella.
STEP 6: Sprinkle everything with grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
STEP 7: Bake the dish in a preheated oven at 180°C and let it cook until the top is golden.
STEP 8: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving your baked paccheri.
Preparing baked paccheri with a tomato sauce is a true delight for the taste buds. Start by cooking the paccheri al dente so that they maintain their texture during baking. The combination of generous tomato sauce with melting mozzarella creates a flavorful harmony. For an even richer dish, consider adding grated parmesan for a golden and crispy crust.
This recipe guarantees to delight your guests. Simply mix the ingredients well in a baking dish, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed, for a successful culinary experience. It’s up to you to add your personal touch to this traditional dish!