If you are lazy to make dinner tonight, easy peasy baked pasta is for you 😛 With the golden crispy cheese on top and juicy pasta inside, you will love this simple recipe 😛
You can add your favourite vegetables, any protein (meat) or just make the classic version with pasta sauce and cheese. This is my go to recipe, if I have left over boiled pasta.
Make this recipe with any pasta( penne, macaroni, spaghetti etc) and any cheese( cheddar, parmesan etc ). Also, you can use store bought pasta sauce or make it from scratch with tomatoes, onions, garlic and peppers.
Try this quick and easy version of baked pasta on a lazy weekday night, when you are too tired to cook. Also, share pictures using hashtag #siniscollection 😛
ALSO TRY-
INGREDIENTS
- 450 gram spaghetti (or any pasta)
- 500 ml pasta sauce
- 2 cup cheese ( shredded or chunks)
- 1/2 cup vegetable of choice (capsicum, spinach etc)
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp oregano (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cilantro/ coriander leaf chopped
PREPARATION
- Boil water in a pot and add pasta once the water starts bubbling. Cook a little less than package instructions, as we are going to bake it later.
- In a pan heat oil, add onions and vegetables. Once the onions and vegetables are soft addd the pasta sauce.
- Now add pasta, half of the cheese, salt, oregano and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Transfer pasta in a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on the top.
- Preheat oven at 350F . Bake pasta for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with coriander leaf and cut into squares. Serve hot with garlic bread.
NOTES
- You can adjust the quantity of cheese according to liking.
- Baking time varies in different ovens.
- You can add one egg to the pasta sauce.