Are you craving a hearty, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and wholesome goodness? Look no further; Kitchen Sanctuary has just the perfect recipe for you. With only simple ingredients, you’ll be able to feed a large group of people while impressing them at the same time.
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Bursting with colorful veggies, al-dente pasta, and gooey melted cheese, this bake is a celebration of healthy ingredients and comforting flavors. Perfect if you want to try a new recipe for pasta night. Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions on how to make this.
Ingredients:
- 14 oz dried pasta shapes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large red onion, peeled and chopped into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped into large chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and chopped into large chunks
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 – 14 oz tinned chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup double cream
- 3 packed cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 packed cup of strong cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 packed cup of mozzarella cheese, grated
- a small bunch of roughly torn parsley
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Cook your pasta according to its packaging instructions; in the meantime, prep the sauce and veggies. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. To that, add the chopped red onion, chopped red and yellow bell peppers, chopped zucchini, minced garlic, 1 tbsp tomato puree, a pinch of salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Stir everything and cook for two to three minutes.
Step 2
Next, stir in two (14 oz) cans of chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup double cream. Mix and bring to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling, add the drained pasta to the pan and 3 packed cups of fresh baby spinach. Mix everything together, then transfer to a casserole dish. Add 1 packed cup of strong cheddar cheese over the top along with 1 packed cup of mozzarella cheese. Place it in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown. Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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