Pasta alla Formiana

Name: Pasta alla Formiana
Prep time: 1 h 11 min
Cook time: 1 h 11 min
Total time: 1 h 11 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 extra larges to 5 very ripe, extra-large or beefsteak tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 6 servings Butter, for greasing dish; 794 grams crushed tomatoes; 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 72 milliliters olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 12 grams dried oregano; 227 grams 1/2 pound mezze penne or other small pasta

Need a lacto ovo vegetarian hor d'oeuvre? Pastan alla Formiana could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 372 calories. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up oregano, pepper, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Instructions

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Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.

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Butter

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Glass Baking Pan

Oven

In a food processor, blend together the crushed tomatoes and garlic.

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Crushed Tomatoes

Garlic

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Pour into a medium bowl and add the uncooked pasta, 1/3 cup olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until all the ingredients are coated.

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Olive Oil

Oregano

Pepper

Pasta

Salt

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Bowl

Line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with tomato slices.

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Tomato Slices

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Baking Pan

Pour the pasta mixture into the pan and spread evenly. Arrange the remaining tomato slices in an overlapping layer on top of the pasta mixture, making sure the mixture is completely covered.

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Tomato Slices

Spread