Baked pasta
Baked pasta recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known version dating back to the 13th century. This dish was typically made with macaroni, a type of pasta that was popular in Italy at the time. The pasta was cooked in water, then baked in an oven with cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
The dish gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, when Italian immigrants began bringing their culinary traditions with them. Baked macaroni and cheese quickly became a staple of American cuisine, and has remained one of the most popular comfort foods to this day.
There are now countless variations of baked pasta recipes, with different types of pasta, cheeses, and toppings. Whether you prefer a classic mac and cheese or something more adventurous, there’s a baked pasta dish out there for everyone to enjoy.
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If you are looking to make a delicious baked pasta dish, the key is to make sure the pasta and sauce are cooked and combined together properly before baking. Start by boiling the pasta to al dente, and then combine it with your favorite sauce. Once combined, add the pasta and sauce to a baking dish, top with grated cheese and bake until golden and bubbly. When baking, be sure to leave enough room in your dish for the pasta to expand, as it will absorb some of the sauce and may become too dry if it is too tightly packed. Additionally, adding a bit of extra sauce to the dish before baking will help keep the pasta moist and flavorful.
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Recipes
Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta
- black pepper
- salt
- oregano
- tomato
- tomato
- pasta
- fennel seed
- parmesan cheese
- basil
- red pepper flake
- bay leaf
- olive oil
- hot
- garlic
- ricotta cheese
- mozzarella cheese
Greek Pastitsio: Baked Pasta With Meat and Béchamel
- tomato puree
- # macaroni
- all purpose flour
- white wine
- butter
- onion
- nutmeg
- milk
- cinnamon
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- allspice
- ground beef
- bread crumb
- parsley
- egg white
- egg yolk
- black pepper
- salt
Butternut Squash Baked Pasta
- black pepper
- salt
- basil
- paccheri
- onion
- butternut squash
- hazelnut
- red pepper flake
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- chicken stock
- olive oil
Baked Pasta With Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
- salt
- ridged pasta shell
- sweet
- broccoli rabe
- fontina cheese
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- half
- sage
- garlic
Spicy Baked Pasta With Cheddar and Broccoli Rabe
- black pepper
- salt
- chive
- bread crumb
- heavy cream
- red pepper flake
- rigatoni
- sharp white cheddar
- broccoli rabe
- leek
- olive oil
Crispy Baked Pasta With Mushrooms, Sausage, and Parmesan Cream Sauce Recipe
- salt
- heavy cream
- panko bread crumb
- mushroom
- lemon juice
- soy sauce
- ridged pasta rotini
- parsley
- chicken stock
- olive oil
- chive
- butter
- garlic
- shallot
- all purpose flour
- parmesan cheese
- italian sausage
Simple Baked Pasta With Bolognese Sauce
- ricotta cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- rigatoni
- basil
- bolognese sauce
- black pepper
- salt
Cheesy Baked Pasta with Cauliflower
- black pepper
- butter
- pasta
- cherry tomato
- heavy cream
- cauliflower
- parmesan cheese
- cheddar cheese
- provolone cheese
- mozzarella cheese
Baked Pasta with Tomatoes and Eggplant
- italian parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- salt
- thyme
- oregano
- tomato
- tomato
- red pepper flake
- fennel
- onion
- garlic
- butter
- fennel seed
- chicken stock
- tomato
- mozzarella cheese
- eggplant
- italian parmesan cheese
- penne rigate
Cheesy baked pasta with chorizo
- oregano
- cumin
- salt
- tomato
- bay leaf
- carrot
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- chorizo
- cilantro
- allspice
- ricotta cheese
- olive oil
- garlic
- tubular pasta penne
- mozzarella cheese
- pepper jack cheese
- cilantro
- cayenne pepper
Alpine Baked Pasta
- penne pasta
- poppy seed
- black pepper
- salt
- spinach
- leek
- fontina cheese
- parmesan cheese
- sage
- butter
- water
Three-Cheese Baked Pasta with Porcini and Radicchio
- water
- salt
- porcini
- lumache pasta
- heavy cream
- all purpose flour
- parmesan cheese
- asiago cheese
- nutmeg
- milk
- pancetta
- olive oil
- sage
- radicchio
- garlic
- butter
- fontina cheese
Baked Pasta With Sausage, Mushrooms and Mascarpone Recipe
- salt
- penne pasta
- parsley
- mascarpone cheese
- milk
- bread crumb
- onion
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- links italian sausage
- garlic
- olive oil
- mushroom
Baked Pasta with Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce
- spice mill
- salt
- harissa paste
- olive oil
- caraway seed
- cumin seed
- tomato
- onion
- merguez sausage
- feta
- garlic
- lumaconi
Baked Pasta with Cauliflower and Cheese
- salt
- bread crumb
- parmesan cheese
- pasta shell
- cauliflower
- milk
- mozzarella cheese
- dijon mustard
- butter
- basil
- white flour
- vegetable oil
- nutmeg
- lemon juice
- garlic
- onion
- tomato
Cheesy Veggie Baked Pasta
- salt
- ricotta cheese
- ricotta salata
- carrot
- penne pasta
- zucchini
- italian fontina
- mozzarella cheese
- heavy cream
- tomato
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- garlic
- spinach
Cheesy Meatball Baked Pasta
- salt
- olive oil
- ricotta cheese
- parmesan cheese
- fusilli
- oregano
- egg
- ground beef
- ground pork
- bread crumb
- tomato
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- garlic
- garlic
- mozzarella cheese
- milk
Cheesy Four-Meat Baked Pasta
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- provolone cheese
- rigatoni
- fennel
- parsley
- bacon
- ground beef
- italian sausage
- plum tomato
- red pepper flake
- ham
- mozzarella cheese
- olive oil
- garlic
- basil
Butternut Squash and Pancetta Baked Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- fusilli
- butternut squash
- plum tomato
- red pepper flake
- mozzarella cheese
- pancetta
- garlic
- basil
- olive oil
Butternut Squash and Pancetta Baked Pasta with Asiago
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- penne pasta
- butternut squash
- plum tomato
- red pepper flake
- asiago cheese
- pancetta
- garlic
- basil fresh basil
- olive oil
Three-Cheese Baked Pasta
- pepper
- trenne
- butter
- chipotle
- onion
- mozzarella cheese
- olive oil
- plum tomato
- ricotta cheese
- parmesan cheese
- bell pepper
- garlic
- salt
skillet-baked pasta with five cheeses
- fontina cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- tomato
- pecorino romano cheese
- milk
- pasta shell
- rosemary
- olive oil
- ricotta cheese
- green onion
- blue cheese
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- mozzarella cheese
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- red pepper flake
Staple Ingredients
- salt 59%
- olive oil 50%
Common Ingredients
- garlic 41%
- parmesan cheese 41%
Usual Ingredients
- black pepper 32%
- butter 27%
- onion 27%
Rarey Ingredients
- mozzarella cheese 23%
- red pepper flake 23%