BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATO, CREAM, AND FIVE CHEESES

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This classic dish from George Germon and Johanne Killeen's Al Forno restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island, is a favorite among their patrons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1 pound imported conchiglie rigate, (shells)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup canned pureed tomatoes
1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese, (1 1/2 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup coarsely shredded (1 1/2 ounces) Fontina cheese
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup very thinly sliced scallion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • While pasta is cooking, place cream, tomatoes, cheeses, salt, and basil in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Divide among six to eight shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2 cups in capacity). Dot with butter, and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pecorino Romano and scallions. Serve immediately.

dezayn moe
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This baked pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to the sauce, and it was a delicious and easy meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishfaq Khawaja
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This baked pasta dish was a disaster! The sauce curdled and the cheese did not melt properly. The pasta was also overcooked and mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Fawzi Khalaf
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce lacked flavor and the cheese was not very noticeable. I think I would have added more spices and herbs to the sauce to give it more depth of flavor.


Basant Bohara
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This baked pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy and the cheese was overpowering. I think I would have preferred a lighter sauce, such as a pesto or Alfredo sauce.


Icey World
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I'm not a big fan of tomato sauce, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The cream and cheese mellowed out the acidity of the tomatoes, and the overall flavor was very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Tirzah Chase
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This baked pasta dish is perfect for a cold winter night. The creamy sauce and the melted cheese are so comforting and satisfying. I love that I can use different types of pasta and cheeses to make this dish my own.


godzillaxykiller 1
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy tomato sauce and the cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Ahsan Baba Ahsan Baba
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This baked pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce. I had some leftover spaghetti and tomato sauce, and I added some cream, cheese, and spices to make this dish. It was a quick and easy meal, and it tasted delicious.


Ahmed Alshaweash
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, which was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Fayas Mohamed
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This baked pasta dish was an absolute delight! The combination of tomato cream sauce and five cheeses was incredibly flavorful and rich. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the overall texture was creamy and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe