Description
One-Pot Pasta al Forno for one—easy, cheesy, and no cleanup stress. Perfect solo comfort food you can make in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
85-115g rigatoni pasta
1 cup marinara sauce or tomato passata
75g mozzarella cheese, grated
25g Parmesan or Pecorino, grated
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ to 1 cup reserved pasta water
Optional: cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, spinach
Instructions
1. Boil pasta 2-3 mins less than package directions. Reserve ½ to 1 cup pasta water.
2. Drain pasta. In same pot or skillet, toss pasta with sauce and half of both cheeses.
3. Add pasta water gradually to reach desired sauce consistency.
4. Transfer mixture to baking dish or leave in oven-safe skillet.
5. Top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake uncovered at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melt.
- Cook pasta al dente to avoid sogginess.
- For variety, add cooked sausage, sautéed veggies, or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: One-Pot Pasta al Forno, pasta bake, easy solo dinner