Caprese Pasta Bake
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
412 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
Caprese Pasta Bake
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This vegetarian Caprese Pasta Bake is simple yet satisfying, great for a weeknight supper - Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 min!
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Ingredients
- 400 g penne rigate pasta
- 400 g marinara sauce homemade
- 100 g cherry tomato halved
- basil roughly teared, fresh, handful, leaves
- 250 g fresh mozzarella drained and finely cubed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/360F and arrange a baking tray into the middle shelf.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water. Cook the pasta until just al dente, about 4 min shorter than cooking time instructions.
- Drain pasta, and mix it with the marinara sauce, tomatoes, half the mozzarella, basil and olive oil. Toss all ingredients together, season accordingly, then spoon evenly into a large ovenproof dish.
- Top the pasta with remaining mozzarella. Place in the oven and cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Top with the remaining basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers of this caprese pasta bake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
583mg
(24%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
652IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 652IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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