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Baked Rigatoni with Fresh Tomato Sauce<\/p>\nBaked Rigatoni with Fresh Tomato Sauce<\/p>\n
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9 medium (1 kg) roma tomatoes<\/p>\n
\u00bd small (60 g) small onion, peeled<\/p>\n
1\u00bd small (125 g) carrots, peeled, halved<\/p>\n
3 Tablespoons (45 g) tomato paste<\/p>\n
1 small garlic clove, peeled<\/p>\n
\u00be teaspoon dried oregano<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon dried basil<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice<\/p>\n
1 teaspoon brown sugar<\/p>\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt, optional<\/p>\n
1 pound (454 g) pasta, rigatoni or ziti, dried<\/p>\n
2 cups (225 g) Mozzarella cheese, shredded, or provolone<\/p>\n
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place tomatoes, onions, carrots, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, fresh lemon juice, brown sugar, and salt, optional into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Hot Soup program. Start the machine and slowly increase to its highest speed. Allow to complete programmed cycle (5:45). While the sauce is blending, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Transfer pasta to a 9 inch x 12 inch prepared baking dish. Top with 4 cups (960 ml) warm tomato sauce and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Baked Rigatoni with Fresh Tomato Sauce 9 medium (1 kg) roma tomatoes \u00bd small (60 g) small onion, peeled 1\u00bd small (125 g) carrots, peeled, halved 3 Tablespoons (45 g) tomato paste 1 small garlic clove, peeled \u00be teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon brown sugar \u00bd teaspoon salt, optional 1 pound (454 g) pasta, rigatoni or ziti, dried 2 cups (225 g) Mozzarella cheese, shredded, or provolone Preheat oven…<\/p>\n