Pasta al Forno con Broccoli e Mozzarella (Baked Pasta with Broccoli and Mozzarella)

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Additional 5 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

1 cup (100 g) macaroni
2 cups (150 g) broccoli florets
1 cup (125 g) shredded mozzarella
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (75 g) red onion, chopped
1 cup (70 g) button mushrooms, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Trim broccoli into florets and slice mushrooms and red onion thinly; mince the garlic.
2. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
3. In a pan, lightly sweat garlic, red onion, and mushrooms until softened and fragrant using a splash of the pasta cooking liquid if needed.
4. Mix macaroni with broccoli florets, the garlic–onion–mushroom mixture, and torn pieces of mozzarella.
5. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake until cheese is melted and the top is lightly browned, about 15–20 minutes.
6. Let rest a few minutes before serving.