Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake

by hbhs07, posted in Healthy Recipes

When it comes to weekday dinner, one of the easiest choices is pasta. Different types and different dishes, but always tasty and easy to cook. If you add healthy vegetables to it, you will get a healthier option. So, if you are a pasta lover, try our roasted pepper pasta bake recipe and enjoy.

Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake
A hearty baked pasta dish topped with melted cheese and fresh basil leaves

Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake

Serves: 4

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 500 g penne 
  • 3 large bell peppers, roasted, peeled, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup almonds
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ground
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp homemade dry seasoning
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt

Directions:

Step 1

Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Step 2

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid, and set aside.

Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake

Step 3

Place the roasted pepper, almonds, onion, and garlic in a food processor and blend for 1 minute.

Roasted Pepper Pasta Bake

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Add the pepper mixture and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the spices and cook for another 2 minutes.

Cast iron skillet on stove with sautéing red peppers, grains, and spices

Step 5

Add pasta to the mixture and mix well to combine. If necessary, add a little of the preserved cooking liquid. Add spices and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Stir until pasta is coated with the sauce. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a glass baking dish and spread it evenly over the bottom.  Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar and Parmesan cheese and bake until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley.

Bowl of penne pasta with tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and basil leaves

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve with seasonal salad
  • Top with stuffed green olives to improve the taste
  • Serve with baby bocconcini

Tips:

  • Use the pasta of your choice
  • Replace cheddar with mozzarella cheese
  • Keep leftover pasta bake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours
  • Store leftover pasta bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

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