Here’s a recipe for Pizza al Forno con Pasta — an Italian-inspired dish that combines the elements of pizza and pasta in a delightful baked format.
Pizza al Forno con Pasta
Ingredients
- 300g (about 10 oz) short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 400g (14 oz) tomato passata or marinara sauce
- 200g (7 oz) mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
- 100g (3.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g (3.5 oz) Italian sausage, crumbled (optional for added flavor)
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
