Pasta al Forno
Ingredients 2 lbs. Rigatoni 1/4 cup pancetta, very thinly sliced (if you can't find pancetta, use regular bacon) 2−1/2 lbs. Italian sausage, casing removed 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 8 Ounce mixed mushrooms, sliced (variety your preference) 3 tbsp. julienne basil 3 tbsp. chopped parsley 3 lbs. ricotta 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken stock 2 cups grated provolone cheese 1−1/2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese) 1 28−oz can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped 1−1/2 cups grated pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan) Instructions 1) Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling and salted water until only halfway cooked, according to package directions. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Toss with a minimal amount of olive oil to prevent sticking. 2) Cook pancetta (or bacon) in large skillet over medium heat until well browned, and crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain on a paper towel. 3) Add sausage to drippings in skillet and cook, breaking up large pieces, until well browned. Transfer to paper towel. Pour off all but 3 tbsp. drippings from skillet. 4) Add onion, carrot, mushrooms, basil and parsley. Cook until onion is tender, and mushrooms are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 5) Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Spray a large baking pan well with cooking spray. 6) Place the ricotta in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the cream and stir in stock. Add pasta, pancetta, sausage, onion mixture, provolone, Gorgonzola, tomatoes, and 1 cup Romano. Season with salt and pepper and stir well. 7) Transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining Romano. Cover and bake 35 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until very golden brown, and bubbly.
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