Few dishes embody the warmth and indulgence of Italian-American comfort food quite like a baked pasta dish, and these Creamy ...

Layer with half of the vegan ricotta cheese, then with remaining pasta and sauce. Top with remaining vegan ricotta. Bake for 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute less than the package directions. Since the pasta will be baked later, you can undercook it just a little at this point. 3.

Serve up comfort with these low-effort and make-ahead recipes. This is a classic Italian dish that you can make in advance. It actually tastes better the next day. The extra time allows all the ...

Fresco by Scotto co-owner Elaina Scott shares her recipes for baked ricotta with crostini and pasta amatriciana.

1. Ricotta Pasta Bake Thanks to a whole lot of ricotta, this baked pasta is so creamy and milky that it’s nearly as fluffy as pudding.