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Spaghetti à la Lasagne

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I appreciate a good lasagne but hate the work and time involved — precooking the noodles, layering the dish, and baking it for an hour. So I came up with this uncomplicated spaghetti recipe which combines all the elements of a good lasagne without the trouble.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Salt
2 cups tomato or spaghetti sauce, homemade or comercially prepared
3/4 to 1 pound spaghetti, spaghettini, perciatelli, or bucatini
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound (1 cup) ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan. (Or do this at the last minute in a microwave for 1 minute.)

    Step 2

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, ricotta, and Parmesan in a small mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    When the pasta is done, drain it and return it to the pot, off the heat. Add the spaghetti sauce and toss well.

    Step 5

    Ladle the pasta and sauce into deep bowls, and top each portion with a dollop of the ricotta mixture.

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