Learn how to make Baked Conchiglie, a flavorful Italian pasta dish.

Baked Conchiglie

Baked Conchiglie is a simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish. This classic recipe features conchiglie pasta, perfect for capturing rich tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella, enhanced with fresh basil and chives. Ideal for Sunday lunches or family dinners, this dish offers the convenience of preparation ahead of time using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

• 400g conchiglie pasta
• 500g tomato sauce
• 250g mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Chives
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Cook the conchiglie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
3. In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Combine the cooked pasta with the tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella cubes, and chopped basil.
5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chives.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Total Time: 40 min

Cuisine: Italian

Variations

• Stuffed Conchiglioni
• Stuffed Conchiglioni with Ham
• Stuffed Conchiglioni with Mushrooms, Ham, and Béchamel
• Conchiglioni with Mortadella and Peas