Name: Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound cavatappi; 2 tablespoons extra-virigin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes; 1 15-ounce can plum tomatoes; 4 large sprigs basil; 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups chopped frozen artichoke hearts, thawed; 1 1/2 cups sliced fennel, sauteed; 3 cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese

Directions

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.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 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. 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.)
Stir the ricotta into the sauce, then add the artichoke hearts and fennel.
Brush a 3-to-4-quart baking dish with olive oil. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and half of each cheese. Spread in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the pasta. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Photograph by Lisa Shin

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel

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