Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel

Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel a try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 567 calories, 27g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of artichoke hearts, cavatappi, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatappi until very al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the label directs; drain.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden. Crush the plum tomatoes into the skillet with your hands; rinse out each can with 1/2 cup water and add the water to the skillet.
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Add the basil; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard the basil; season the sauce with salt. (Alternatively, heat 4 cups prepared tomato sauce.)
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Stir the ricotta into the sauce, then add the artichoke hearts and fennel.
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Brush a 3-to-4-quart baking dish with olive oil. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and half of each cheese.
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Spread in the prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the pasta.
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Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes.
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Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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Photograph by Lisa Shin
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score32
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