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Main Course Savory  •  December 19, 2022

Holiday Pesto Baked Penne

Holiday Pesto Baked Penne
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Holiday Pesto Baked Penne

Serves 6-8
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Course Main Course
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 3 shallots sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 14 oz can cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lb. penne
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 6 oz pesto store bought or homemade
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese plus more for topping
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Coat a medium baking dish with olive oil.
  • While water boils, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot. Add in shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until shallots are soft and translucent.
  • Stir in tomato paste, and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Deglaze with white wine. Add in canned tomatoes and break up slightly with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heavily season boiling water with salt. Drop in pasta and cook until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, mix ricotta and pesto together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Drain pasta and add into the sauce. Add a few splashes of pasta water and the parmesan cheese. Stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top pasta with dollops of the ricotta mixture, sliced mozzarella, and more grated parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and golden.
Keyword Holiday
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  • Baked Dishes
  • Holiday
  • Pasta

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