Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Baked pasta



You need
Whole wheat Pasta - any shape
Red pepper - 1/2 cup (diced)
Yellow pepper - 1/2 cup (diced)
Carrots - 1/2 cup (diced & steamed)
Broccoli - 1/2 cup (small florets, steamed)
Onions - 1/2 cup (diced)
Garlic - 2 cloves (finely chopped)
Pasta sauce - tomato based - 1 cup
Cheese - Shredded Monterey jack and cheddar or Any cheese combo
Oregano
Olive oil
Salt
Red chilly flakes
Pepper


Method




  • Cook the pasta according to directions, drain them and set aside. Add salt to pasta while boiling.
  • In a pan start by adding olive oil followed by onions and garlic and sauté until onions turn translucent.
  • Add red pepper, yellow pepper, broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, red chilly flakes, oregano and sauté well until the vegetables are cooked and combined well.
  • Add 1/2 cup of pasta sauce to the above and combine.
  • Now add the cooked pasta to the vegetables and combine everything for a minute.
  • Layer an oven safe bowl with pasta and cheese. Finish off with cheese on the top.
  • Cover the bowl with foil and bake at 350F for 15-30 minutes or until cheese melts well.
  • Serve warm









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