Vegetable Florets Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Vegetable Florets Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g dried spiral pasta; 500 g vegetables, florets (broccoli and cauliflower); 1 tablespoon oil; 2 red onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 150 g sliced ham, diced; 2 ½ cups milk; ½ cup kraft* cream cheese spread; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 eggs; ½ teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper, to taste; ½ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped; 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 ½ cups grated tasty cheese

Servings: persons

300 g dried spiral pasta
500 g vegetables, florets (broccoli and cauliflower)
1 tablespoon oil
2 red onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150 g sliced ham, diced
2 ½ cups milk
½ cup kraft* cream cheese spread
2 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
½ teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ½ cups grated tasty cheese

1
Cook pasta according to pack directions; drain.
2
Boil or steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender; drain.
3
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
4
Add onion, garlic and ham and saute for 5 minutes.
5
Whisk together the milk, cheese spread, flour, eggs, paprika and seasoning, add to the pan and heat 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
6
Gently combine sauce mixture, pasta, florets and basil in a greased 2 litre baking dish.
7
Top with tomatoes and grated cheese and bake at 180C for 10 minutes covered, then a further 15 minutes uncovered until golden.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g dried spiral pasta, 500 g vegetables, florets (broccoli and cauliflower), 1 tablespoon oil, 2 red onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Florets Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetable Florets Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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