Fusilloni ‘al Forno’

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-proof pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant. Set half this onion mixture aside in a small bowl.

Add the fusilloni to the boiling water and cook 9-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Add the spinach and a large pinch of nutmeg to the pan and cook, tossing, 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the spinach mixture to a medium bowl and combine with 1⁄2 cup ricotta. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Return the reserved onion mixture to the same pan over medium heat. Add the crushed tomatoes and basil stems to the pan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, assemble the baked fusilloni: Remove the basil stems from the sauce and add the fusilloni to the pan with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Dollop with spoonfuls of the spinach-ricotta mixture, then sprinkle with mozzarella.

Transfer pan to the oven for about 5 minutes, until melted and bubbly. HINT: If you don’t have an oven-proof pan, transfer the pasta to a baking dish and top with the tomato sauce and cheeses before baking.