Baked Pasta Recipe | #pasta #bakedpasta #recipe #homemade #shorts #cheese #pastarecipe

Baked pasta is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Here's a simple recipe that you can try:

Ingredients:

500g pasta (penne or fusilli)
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans of chopped tomatoes (400g each)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until onions turn translucent.

Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well to coat the pasta evenly.

Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to the baking dish.

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta.

Bake the pasta in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let the baked pasta cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious baked pasta hot out of the oven!