Baked Tagliatelle Nests with Ham and Mozzarella
A hearty, no-fuss baked pasta where dry tagliatelle nests cook right in the dish, soaking up a savory vegetable broth with tomato sauce, creamy cheese, and melted mozzarella. No pre-boiling required — just layer, pour, and bake. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole family!
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 500 g dried tagliatelle nests
- 400 g mozzarella, sliced
- 400 g thick-cut cooked ham
- 200 g cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
- 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce
- 2 vegetable stock cubes
- 1.2 liters water
- Black pepper and dried basil to taste
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Spread the tomato sauce evenly across the bottom of a deep baking dish.
- 2
Arrange the dry tagliatelle nests side by side over the sauce in a single layer.
- 3
Place a small spoonful of cream cheese into the center of each nest.
- 4
Cut the ham and mozzarella into thick strips and scatter them evenly over the pasta.
- 5
Bring the water to a boil and dissolve the stock cubes in it. Season with pepper and dried basil, then carefully pour over the pasta.
- 6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the pasta is cooked through and the top is golden and bubbling.
- 7
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Cover the dish with foil for the first 20 minutes to trap steam, then uncover to brown the top. Swap the ham for smoked bacon lardons for a deeper, smokier flavor.
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