Baked Pasta Basics - Four Classic Recipes

Who doesn't love a big dish of baked pasta right out of the oven, bubbling with cheese and sauce? Here are four of my favorite recipes from the archives - and I show you all the best ways to prepare the dishes - saving money, time and extra work. Buon Appetito! #LidiasRecipes #LidiasItaly #LidiasKitchen #LidiaBastianich #PastaRecipes #FromLidiasTableToYours #LidiasSoundtrack #centofinefoods ‪@AccademiadeiCento‬

Baked Ziti is a real crowd pleaser. It is easy to assemble, so it’s one of those recipes that you can double or triple on those occasions when you have to feed your kids’ whole soccer team. It is also a versatile recipe as we become more aware of our intake of nutritious proteins and vegetables. https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/baked...

Macaroni and cheese has to be one of the quintessential American comfort foods. To most people it brings back fuzzy memories of a childhood family table. A lot of the versions of macaroni and cheese that you may have eaten would have had some form of cream sauce or roux, but here I'll give you a recipe for this dish as an Italian in Italy would make it: a simply delicious rendition - https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/macar...

Baked Stuffed Shells. This recipe multiplies well, so it’s good for when you’re entertaining large groups. Easy to prepare, I show you how the shells can be stuffed and assembled ahead of time. Return them to room temperature, and add the final topping of sauce and cheese just before baking. And we get to enjoy a classic visit from Nonna Erminia, sharing "Grandma's" seal of approval! https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/baked...

Baked Rigatoni and Zucchini. Zucchini is best in the summer, which is when this dish -really excels. Today one can get zucchini at a reasonable price -year--round, so it’s easy to make this dish for the family at any time of the year. To balance it further, add some protein, such as swordfish, shrimp, crumbled sausages, or shredded chicken breast. You can add as little or as much of each ingredient to this recipe as you want, to satisfy your nutritional preferences and, of course, your taste - https://lidiasitaly.com/recipes/baked....

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Making the Baked Ziti
05:01 - Plating and Tasting
05:30 - Macaroni & Cheese
09:30 - Plating and Tasting
10:15 - Baked Stuffed Shells
15:30 - Tasting with Grandma
16:46 - Baked Stuffed Shells
23:10 - Plating and Tasting

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