Sicilian Family Recipes: Pasta Edition "Baked Anelletti alla Palermitana"

Baked Anelletti alla Palermitana – Step-by-Step with Photos

A festive Palermo favorite, baked anelletti is perfect for Sunday family gatherings.

• 500g Pastificio Lenato Anelletti
• 250g ground beef or pork
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup peas
• 2 cups tomato passata
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• Olive oil, salt, pepper

1. Make the Meat Sauce
   Sauté onion, add meat, brown, then peas and tomato passata. Simmer 20 min.
   

   
2. Cook Anelletti Pasta
   Boil anelletti until very al dente.
   

   
3. Mix Pasta, Sauce, Cheese & Eggs
   Combine pasta, sauce, cheese, and eggs in a large bowl.
   

   
4. Prepare Baking Dish
   Grease dish and coat with breadcrumbs.
   

   
5. Assemble & Top
   Add pasta mix, top with breadcrumbs and cheese.
   

   
6. Bake
   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–40 min until golden.
   

   
7. Slice & Serve
   Let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
   

   

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