Pasta Pesto Bake Recipe

Name: Pasta Pesto Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic; 1- 1/2 cup Basil; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan; ⅛ cups Olive Oil; ⅛ cups Lemon Juice; 1 pound Pasta (your Favorite Type Of Small Pasta); 2 Tablespoons Butter; 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes; 29 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Sauce; 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

4 cloves Garlic
1- 1/2 cup Basil
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan
⅛ cups Olive Oil
⅛ cups Lemon Juice
1 pound Pasta (your Favorite Type Of Small Pasta)
2 Tablespoons Butter
14- 1/2 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes
29 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Sauce
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella

1
For the pesto: Mix everything together in a food processor except the oil and lemon.
2
Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
3
Mix until well blended.
4
For the pasta: Preheat oven to 325 F.
5
Prepare the noodles per the box instructions.
6
Drain and add them into a 9x13 or similar-sized oval baking dish.
7
Add the pesto and butter to the cooked noodles.
8
Mix well.
9
Add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce and mix well.
10
Finish by adding the cheese in 2 steps.
11
Mix a little into the whole dish but put the majority on the top to get that crisp cheese topping.
12
Bake in a 325 F oven for 5 minutes, just to get a good melt on the cheese.
13
Then turn the oven to high broil and brown the cheese.
14
Serve and enjoy!

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves Garlic, 1- 1/2 cup Basil, 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan, ⅛ cups Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Pasta Pesto Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Pesto Bake

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