Today I show you the 5 key passages by Benedetta to prepare a delicious e perfect baked pasta. It is well known that it is a dish that is a real success for all ages, satisfying both adults and children. It is ideal to serve during a relaxing Sunday or on the occasion of a special party. It is important to select your favorite pasta shape, add the sauce and, if desired, the béchamel, finishing with a generous sprinkling of grated cheese. The versatility of this dish is also manifested in the possibility of preparing it in advance and cooking it only when necessary. Furthermore, it is perfectly suited to sudden arrivals of guests, as it can be assembled in advance and baked at the appropriate time.

How to prepare baked pasta by Benedetta Rossi

Five useful steps

Phase 1: COOKING THE PASTA
Start by cooking the pasta. All types of pasta, from penne to rigatoni, from conchiglie to celery, even long pasta like bucatini and ziti, are suitable for baked pasta. Cook the pasta in abundant boiling salted water, being careful to drain it very al dente, as it will complete its cooking in the oven.

Phase 2: PASTA SEASONING
Once cooked, season the pasta with the sauce or seasoning of your choice. The options are practically endless: meat ragout, sausage sauce, vegetable ragout, salmon and bechamel. Be creative and you can bring a different pan of baked pasta to the table every time. You can also prepare a delicious baked pasta using only the béchamel sauce and adding ingredients such as sautéed vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, cured meat cubes, thus creating many variations. Baked pasta is a great way to use up leftovers from the fridge!

Phase 3: TRANSFER TO PAN
Once seasoned, transfer the pasta to a baking pan. You can pour half of it, fill it with other ingredients (such as diced mozzarella, béchamel and grated cheese) and then cover with the remaining dough, compacting it with a spoon. This step is optional and gives you the freedom to customize your baked pasta with the ingredients you prefer.

Phase 4: GRATINATING THE BAKED PASTA
Gratin is an essential step for good baked pasta. Cover the pasta with a generous layer of bechamel and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese. To obtain a crunchy gratin, activate the oven’s grill function 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking. If you don’t like béchamel, you can achieve the same effect by sprinkling the surface of the pasta with a little breadcrumbs.

Phase 5: CONCLUSIONS AND FINAL SUGGESTIONS
Once baked, let the baked pasta cool for about twenty minutes before cutting it and enjoying it. This dish improves with rest, so if you have leftovers, it will be even more delicious the next day. Now you can indulge yourself and prepare many variations of baked pasta!

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