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Oven-Baked Macaroni alla Mamma: A Traditional Recipe That Will Rock Your World

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Discover the family-friendly recipe for oven-baked macaroni alla Mamma – a piece of Italian family tradition straight from the oven.

Oven-Baked Macaroni alla Mamma in a red baking dish.
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Pasta and ground meat baked with cheese. Doesn’t that sound delicious? We think so too, which is why we’re making oven-baked macaroni alla Mamma. A dish that brings all the classic coziness of Italian cuisine in an easy-to-make dish. This is sure to delight family and friends!

Oven-Baked Macaroni alla Mamma – Tradition Meets Taste

This traditional pasta dish from Italy is a real treat and also a piece of family tradition. The recipe has been passed down through generations in Italian families and is a tribute to the uncomplicated yet delicious dishes that Italian mothers have been preparing for generations. Mom’s Oven-Baked Macaroni not only tastes delicious but also tells its own story.

The preparation is simple, and the combination of ingredients is simply perfect. Fresh tomatoes, ground meat, aromatic herbs, and a pinch of garlic give the oven-baked macaroni alla Mamma an incomparable flavor. The pasta bake tastes great served as a main course as well as a side dish to grilled meat or fish.

Mom’s oven-baked macaroni is an ode to simple but rich Italian cuisine. Trust that this recipe will take you on a culinary journey to remember. With this dish, you’ll conjure a smile on the faces of your loved ones (and self!) in no time.

We love simple yet delicious dishes that feed for the whole family. Like our delicious mozzarella-stuffed meatball casserole with garlic and herb crust or our twice-baked potato casserole. Looking to try something new? Give our schnitzel gratin with curry sauce a shot. Which casserole will be next on your menu?

OVEN-BAKED MACARONI ALLA MAMMA

  • Prep time: 15 mins
  • Cook time: 30 mins
  • Total time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 14 oz ground meat (beef and pork blend or your preferred variety)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups tomato purée
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • A pinch of sugar
  • 12 oz macaroni
  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the ground meat vigorously. Add the onions and garlic and stir in the tomato paste.
  3. Deglaze with the broth and pureed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Season with pepper, salt, herbs, and a pinch sugar. Let the sauce simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. Place the macaroni in a baking dish, then mix in the meat sauce and crème fraîche.
  6. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.

Note

If you prefer the cheese to be softly melted, cook the macaroni in the oven for 20 minutes, then sprinkle cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.