Nonna Susanna’s recipe for meat sauce and pasta that is baked in the oven and great for using leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- ½ pound ground beef, or more to taste
- ½ pound bacon, chopped
- ¼ cup white wine, or as needed
- 2 (26 ounce) packages chopped tomatoes (such as Pomi®)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta (such as Barilla®)
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
- 1/3 pound chopped provolone cheese
- 1/3 pound chopped mozzarella cheese
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook slowly until moisture has evaporated but onions are not dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and bacon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
Pour wine into the skillet and cook until evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Fill tomato paste can with water and pour in. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook sauce, uncovered, until oil no longer appears on the surface, about 30 minutes. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until dissolved, about 3 minutes more.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta at a boil for about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Return pasta to the pot and add a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9×13-inch baking dishes.
Step 5
Add about 1 cup sauce and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to the pot with the cooked pasta.
Step 6
Spoon a thin layer of pasta into each prepared baking dish. Top each with a thin layer of provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Add sauce. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, cheeses, and sauce; finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and melted, 30 to 45 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 366 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
Sodium689mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein19g | |
Vitamin C14mg | 68% |
Calcium273mg | 21% |
Iron5mg | 28% |
Potassium514mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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