Baked pasta with mushrooms and tomatoes: how to cook a delicious dish

Baked pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is ideal for both a family dinner and a festive table. Mushrooms give a delicate flavor, and tomatoes add juiciness and a slight sourness. We at joy-pup will tell you how to cook baked pasta with mushrooms and tomatoes.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• Pasta (penne, farfalle or rigatoni) – 300 g
• Mushrooms (champignons, oyster mushrooms or porcini) – 250 g
• Tomatoes (fresh or cherry) – 200 g
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Tomato sauce – 200 ml
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Hard cheese (mozzarella, parmesan or gouda) – 150 g
• Italian herbs (oregano, basil) – 1 tsp
• Salt and black pepper – to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Step-by-step recipe

• Boil water, add salt and cook pasta until al dente (about 2 minutes less than indicated on the package). Drain in a colander and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Finely chop the onion and garlic, fry until golden brown. Then add the sliced ​​mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
• Pour the tomato sauce into the pan with the mushrooms, add the chopped tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat to allow the sauce to soak up the flavors.
• Combine the boiled pasta with the sauce in a deep bowl and stir.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
• Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
• Remove the pasta from the oven, garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

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