Sedanini baked casserole

Name: Sedanini baked casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Sedanini Rigati pasta 1.1 lbs; Broccoli florets 3.3 cups; Champignon mushrooms 3 cups; Leeks 1; Prosciutto cotto (in one piece) 6.4 oz; Pecorino cheese grated 2.3 oz; Caciocavallo cheese grated 2.1 oz; Cow's milk ricotta cheese ¾ cup; White wine 0.7 cup; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fine salt to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Baked sedanini casserole is like a big warm hug from Southern Italy, perfect for those cooler autumn days. This sedanini pasta bake shows off the tasty goodness of seasonal veggies like tender broccoletti and golden champignon mushrooms. And you know what? What really makes this dish stand out is the smooth mix of cheeses and bits of salty prosciutto. It is a mix of moist and crispy edges that you really only get from oven-baked pasta. Covered in a white sauce style, or "in bianco," it skips the tomato for a rich, cheesy flavor—comforting and indulgent but not too heavy.

Honestly, it's a go-to for quick lunches or when guests just pop by. Simple yet special. The beauty of this dish is its flexibility. You can throw in whatever seasonal veggies catch your eye—like broccoli rabe or market-fresh mushrooms—and each baked sedanini casserole turns out unique. Southern Italian cooks, I gotta say, know the value of fresh ingredients, so every pan is a little different.

The ricotta melts right into the pasta, making every bite creamy and smooth, while pockets of melted cheese add a really, really good pull. The top gets crispy and golden. Everybody loves that part. This easy baked pasta recipe is perfect when you want something homemade with not much fuss. Just a few steps, and you’re ready to share. It's a classic for a reason, fitting in with other Italian oven-baked pasta dishes that are filling, nostalgic, and always crowd-pleasing. If you're into cheesy pasta bake ideas that are quick and taste like fall, this is a must-try. Keep it handy for a dish that's delicious and versatile—captures Southern Italy's culinary charm, for sure.

How to prepare Sedanini baked casserole

To prepare the baked sedanini casserole, start with the How to Clean Porcini Mushrooms. After removing the earthy base 1, clean the surface with a damp cloth. Slice them 2 and set them aside. Then clean the leek by removing the two outer leaves and trimming it, then cut it into thin rings 3.

With a knife, slice the cooked ham into half-inch thick slices 4. From these, cut small cubes 5. Finally, coarsely chop the broccoli florets 6 and proceed to cooking.

In a casserole suitable for the oven, heat a drizzle of oil and add the leek 7 and ham 8. Let them sauté for a few moments before adding the broccoli and mushrooms 9.

Once the base is well browned, season with salt without overdoing it, deglaze with white wine 10 and let the alcohol evaporate before lowering the heat and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. In the meantime, add the pasta to boiling salted water 11, and as soon as it is al dente, drain it directly into the pan 12.

Add the ricotta 13, a ladle of pasta cooking water, and stir 14. After adjusting the consistency, you can turn off the stove and add the grated caciocavallo cheese 15

and then the grated pecorino cheese 16. Add a drizzle of oil and do not stir 17. Transfer the pot to a preheated static oven at 400°F and let it brown for about 25 minutes. At the end of cooking, grate some black pepper and serve your baked sedanini casserole still very hot 18.

Storage

Once ready, you can store the baked sedanini casserole in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

It's possible to freeze the sedanini, let them thaw, and heat them before serving!

Tip

An extra creamy effect for your baked sedanini casserole? No doubt, a delicious portion of runny béchamel sauce. Additionally, instead of the cheeses we suggested, you can use your preferred ones!

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Sedanini baked casserole

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Sedanini baked casserole

Storage

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