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Vegetable Pasta Bake

Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe
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Indulge in the comforting delight of this Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe, perfect for both veggie enthusiasts and meat-lovers. This dish combines a medley of vibrant vegetables with creamy cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 400 g dried pasta shapes (rigatoni recommended)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 courgette (zucchini), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 x 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 120 ml double cream
  • 100 g fresh baby spinach
  • 200 g grated cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 190C/375F.
  2. Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions but reduce cooking time by one minute.
  3. In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the red onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, courgette, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir and cook for another 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Combine cooked pasta and baby spinach into the sauce mixture and pour into a baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly on top.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  9. Garnish with torn parsley before serving.

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Find it online: https://homemademealplan.com/vegetable-pasta-bake-recipe/