Pesto Pasta Bake

Name: Pesto Pasta Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 -10
Ingredients: 227 g fusili pasta; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 5 cloves of garlic; 1 tbsp. Umani Spice; 1 tbsp. basil spice; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red chili pepper; 1 large head of kale; 18 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 brick of vegan Violife Feta; 1/2 cup pesto; large handfuls of fresh basil

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 -10
Calories
212 kcal
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan

Pesto Pasta Bake

Ulric Berry

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A yummy, easy casserole with delicious fresh pesto and feta cheese. This pesto pasta bake is to die for!

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Ingredients

Servings

227 g fusili pasta
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large yellow onion minced
5 cloves of garlic pressed or minced
1 tbsp. Umani Spice optional, I use Simply Organic
1 tbsp. basil spice
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red chili pepper
1 large head of kale washed, de-stemmed and chopped
18 oz crushed tomatoes
1 brick of vegan Violife Feta 1 cup regular feta
1/2 cup pesto could also be storebought
large handfuls of fresh basil

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiled, generously salt. Cook pasta as per package instructions. Strain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
To a large pan, heat olive on medium and cook down onions and garlic till translucent. This may take up to 5-6 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning. To the pan, add the spices and coat everything evenly.
To the pan, add the kale and cook till decreased by half in size. Add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Place the lid on the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
To the pot of strained pasta, add all the kale + tomato sauce and combine. Transfer to a large casserole dish (13″L x 7.75″W x 2.25″) and set aside.
Into a small bowl, add the feta of choice and pesto and stir till combined.
Top the pasta in the casserole dish with the feta/pesto mixture and evenly distribute the pasta water. Bake at 350F for 25-30 mintues.
Enjoy with fresh basil!

Notes

Pasta: Any type of pasta will work here honestly! Have fun with it!
Feta: If you're not vegan, then use regular feta!
Pesto: If you don't want to make homemade pesto storebought is just fine

Nutrition Information

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Serving 10 Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26.6g (9%) Protein 7.2g (14%) Fat 11.7g (18%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g Cholesterol 13.4mg (4%) Sodium 512.5mg (21%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	10
Calories	212kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	26.6g	9%
Protein	7.2g	14%
Fat	11.7g	18%
Saturated Fat	3.6g	18%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.3g	14%
Cholesterol	13.4mg	4%
Sodium	512.5mg	21%
Fiber	2.8g	11%
Sugar	5.2g	10%