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Pasta Al Forno

Italian sausage, bechamel, tomatoes and mozzarella. What’s not to love?

By tastykitchen · From Open Recipes · 11 ingredients

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Pasta Al Forno

Pasta Al Forno

Serves 6

Ingredients

1-½ pound
2 cans
4 cloves
2 Tablespoons
1 stick
½ cups
2-½ cups
¼ teaspoons
1 pinch
1 pound
2 cups

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By tastykitchen. Recipe from Open Recipes.

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