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Three-Cheese Baked Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, 4 halved, 2 minced
salt
1 tsp chipotle powder
1 28- oz can plum tomatoes, drained and juices reserved
3 cups fresh ricotta cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella
freshly ground pepper
1 lb trenne or rigatoni pasta
1 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Directions:

In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the peppers, onion, halved garlic and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 15 minutes. Add the chipotle powder and cook uncovered, stirring, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Scrape the sauce into a food processor and puree. Wipe out the casserole. Strain the sauce into it and season with salt; keep warm.
Preheat the oven to 375°. Butter a 10-by-14-inch glass baking dish. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the minced garlic, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then toss with 2 cups of the sauce. Spread the pasta in the baking dish, then spread the ricotta mixture on top and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan on top. Cover the pasta with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until hot.
Preheat the broiler. Uncover the pasta and broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes, or until the topping is evenly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve with the remaining sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	443.12 Kcal (1855 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.43g	48%
Cholesterol	80.87mg	27%
Sodium	380.68mg	16%
Potassium	604.33mg	13%
Total Carbs	17.08g	6%
Sugars	8.2g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.06g	12%
Protein	23.22g	46%
Vitamin C	100.1mg	167%
Vitamin A	2mg	67%
Iron	34.3mg	191%
Calcium	512.7mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.28 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.54g	48%
Cholesterol	19.4mg	27%
Sodium	91.3mg	16%
Potassium	144.95mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.1g	6%
Sugars	1.97g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	12%
Protein	5.57g	46%
Vitamin C	24mg	167%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	67%
Iron	8.2mg	191%
Calcium	123mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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