Gluten-Free Pasta Al Forno
- Prep Time:
- 15 min
- Cooking Time:
- 90 min
- Serves:
- 6
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
2 garlic cloves, choppedÂ
1 lb. ground beef, pork or chicken
1 Tbsp. GF dried Oregano
1 Tbsp. GF dried basil
GF cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
400 g gluten-free short cut pasta such as penne or rigatoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Saute onions, carrots and celery in olive oil until they start to soften. About 5 minutes
- Add the meat and garlic and cook until the meat starts to brown
- Stir in oregano, basil and cayenne pepper if using. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 F and brush a large ovenproof dish with olive oil
- Cook the pasta until it starts to soften but is not fully cooked, about 3 - 5 minutes less than directed on the package. The pasta will continue cooking in the oven. Drain and save 1 cup of pasta water
- Once the sauce is cooked, remove it from the heat and stir in peas, partially cooked pasta and 1 cup of reserved pasta water
- Layer the dish with half the pasta and 2/3 of mozzarella. Repeat the pasta layer and remaining mozzarella and top with parmesan cheese
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until the top, starts to brown and crisp.
Comments
Guy
This looks soooo good! Wanna make it.