Baked Pasta Noodles
From: Claire, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 16 cups [4 L] salted boiling water
  • 12 ounces [340 g] short tube pasta noodles
  • 4 ounces [113 g] pepperoni [uncut]
  • 4 cups [2 L] salted boiling water
  • 4 ounces [113 g] pepperoni [uncut]
  • 4 ounces [113 g] Fontina or Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 2 cups [500 mL] tomato spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] sliced ripe olives
  • Preheat oven to 400°F [200°C].
  • Boil pasta into a large casserole, filled with boiling salted water; cook pasta until half cooked [half of the time indicated on package].
  • Meanwhile, lightly grease 4 individual baking dishes or 1 [12 x 7-inch / 30 X 17.5 cm] baking dish.
  • Cut pepperoni into small dices; reserve.
  • Cut cheese slices into strips; reserve.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Back into casserole, mix together pasta, spaghetti sauce and pepperoni dices.
  • Transfer into prepared baking dishes or dish.
  • Sprinkle all around with grated cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese has melted.
  • Serve, decorated with ripe olives slices.