Baked Bolognese Pasta
A delicious baked bolognese pasta recipe perfect for Canadian home cooks. Ready in 60 minutes.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Servings
8
Calories
550
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
- Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather and prep all ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Cook pasta according to package directions minus 1 minute for al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 3
Build the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, prepare the sauce base with aromatics and main flavouring ingredients.
- 4
Combine
Add drained pasta directly to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately, garnish with fresh herbs and grated cheese. Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
“I always undercook the pasta by 2 minutes before baking — it finishes cooking in the oven and won't turn mushy.”
— Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
550
cal
33g
Protein
24g
Fat
56g
Carbs
7g
Fiber
650mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Reserve pasta water — it's the secret to a silky sauce.
- •Don't rinse pasta after cooking unless making a cold salad.
- •Finish cooking pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to marry flavours.
Reviews (3)
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for Tuesday night.
Five stars! The flavour combination is spot on. I added a little extra garlic because that's how we like it, and it was incredible.
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef
