Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss your chopped bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly in a roasting tin.
- Roast the vegetable mixture in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the veggies are beautifully roasted, add the cherry tomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the mixing bowl.
- While the vegetables are finishing in the oven, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it for about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with the roasted vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water gradually until well integrated.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese and pesto into the pasta mixture.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a prepared baking dish and top it with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- After baking, let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
This pasta bake can be made ahead and stored for convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights!
