It makes your whole house smell so good.
Meet Giadas cheesy, baked Bolognese: a comforting classic described as a festive delight by the chef.
Heres how to make the Baked Bolognese.
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While its all cooking down, De Laurentiis throws in a bay leaf for extra flavor.
Then, she adds the Calabrian chili paste and tomato paste.
Jade then pours in the milk, a traditional ingredient for Bolognese.
Parmesan cheese and garlic are also added in.
After mixing, they lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 90 minutes.
Then, its time to bake.
De Laurentiis and her daughter ladle the first layer of sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
Meanwhile, the pastathey use nodi marini (sailors-knot shape)is boiling on the stove.
Per De Laurentiis suggestion, the pasta should be cooked until al dente.
She mixes the pasta into the Dutch oven sauce before adding it to the baking dish.
In a 425 F oven, the cheesy Bolognese is baked for 25 minutes.
Once ready, itll be golden brown, bubbly and irresistible to try immediately.
It makes your whole house smell so good.
This is the perfect winter dinner that can be made for the holidays or in the Sunday dinner rotation.
While time-consuming, the baked pasta will be worth the effort once you give it a taste.
For more cheesy pasta recipes, check out theseThree-Step Pasta Bakes Thatll Keep You Warm and Cozy.
