CREAMY PESTO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, cold water, heavy cream, salt, pepper, fusilli pasta, cherry tomato, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella ball
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside.
- Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
- Halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
- Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
- Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 6 grams
TOMATO, BASIL AND CHEESE BAKED PASTA
For kids ages 12 to 16 years.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water. Add small shell pasta and cook the pasta to al dente doneness which means that the pasta will still have a bite to it or be a little chewy. The pasta will soak up more juice and keep on cooking after we drain it, so we need it to be a little under cooked. The shells will probably cook about 9 or 10 minutes.
- Preheat a deep, big skillet or a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
- Place garlic on the cutting board and place the flat of your knife on top of each clove. Carefully give the garlic a whack with the palm of your hand to separate the cloves from the skins. Throw out the skins and chop up the garlic. Remember to keep your fingers curled under and the edge of your sharp, chef's knife tilted slightly away from your body.
- Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan by pouring a slow stream of it twice-around-the-pan. This will be about 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Do not let the oil pour out too fast. You are looking for a slow, steady stream. Add the garlic to the oil. To chop the onion, cut the ends off and cut the whole onion down the center. Wrap half and save it. Cut the other half into thin slices then twist the slices a quarter turn and chop them again. Hold the tip of knife on the cutting board and lift the back of the knife up and down over the onion to make the pieces really small. Add the chopped up onion to the garlic and oil. Cook, stirring a lot, 5 minutes until the onions are mushy and look cooked.
- Add the tomatoes to the onions and stir. When the tomatoes come to a bubble, reduce the heat under the sauce to low. Stir in basil pieces to wilt them. Season the sauce with salt and peppe, to your taste.
- Preheat your broiler to high and place a rack in the center of the oven.
- Drain pasta shells. Add them to a flameproof casserole dish. Add pesto sauce, 1 cup of ricotta cheese and a handful of grated Parmigiano, too. Stir carefully and coat the hot pasta with the pesto and cheeses. Pour the hot tomato and basil sauce over the pasta, as much as you like. You can always serve a little extra at the table, to pass around. Shred up some mozzarella cheese with a grater and scatter it over the pasta. Add a final sprinkle of Parmigiano to the mozzarella as well. Place the casserole under the broiler in the middle of oven, 10 to 12 inches from the heat. Let the cheese melt and bubble on top, 3 to 5 minutes.
BAKED PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATO & CHEESE
This is a different twist on my family's old favorite: Baked Penne. This recipe is also meatLESS, which I like, but I am sure you can improvise and add ground meat or sausage if you prefer. This is great for potlucks or parties because it can easily be made ahead of time. I saw a version of this made on 30 Minute Meals, but I prefer to make my own pesto sauce from scratch, because I am not too fond of the store bought. To save time, please feel free to use store bought pesto. I also chose to use whole wheat pasta in this as well. Because of the great flavors of pesto, cheese and tomatoes, I find that it is easy to sub whole wheat pasta, even for folks who might be skeptical.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Healthy
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Preheat your pot for the tomato sauce over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, then garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Next add the diced onion, crushed red pepper, bay leaf, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until onion soft and fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- When tomatoes begin to boil, reduce heat to low, add fresh basil leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sauce simmer while you make your pesto (if not using store bought).
- Preheat broiler.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook until just barely al dente.
- Drain pasta, and toss with 1 cup of your pesto sauce, 1/2 cup parmesan, and 1 cup of the ricotta cheese, be sure to blend well.
- Add pasta to a casserole dish.
- Top with the tomato basil sauce.
- You don't need to use all of the sauce, but rather serve the extra on the side.
- Top casserole with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- **Note:Casserole can be assembled ahead of time, covered with foil, and then reheated in a 350 degree oven until heated through.
- Remove foil for last 5-10 minutes in order to melt cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 690.7, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 29.3
BAKED PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES
This cheesy, delicious baked pasta comes together in no time and is always a hit. Feel free to add chicken or shrimp for a more hearty meal.
Provided by Danelle
Categories Main Dishes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tomatoes just begin to burst. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the past according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto. Gently stir in the roasted tomatoes along with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the pasta in a lightly greased, 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
- Return the pasta to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 31 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 570 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
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