Baked Pasta Recipe | Pasta Bake Recipe
Baked Pasta is a delicious dish made by combining cooked pasta with layering vegetables, sauces, cheese and baking it until cheese is bubbly and golden. This Baked Pasta is a must try at home and our family favorite too. Learn to make super easy Baked Pasta with step by step pictures and video.
Servings1
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- ½ cup pasta sauce
- ½ cup mozarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano for garnish
- 3 to 4 cups water to cook pasta
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To begin with first add 4 cups water.
- Boil well add salt and few drops of oil.
- Add 1 cup pasta. I used durum wheat pasta.
- Cook well. It takes at least 7-10 mins to cook, depends on pasta variety too.
- Keep an eye and keep checking.
- Check by cutting it with a spoon or fork. If it cuts through easily then pasta is done. Switch off.
- Drain immediately. Rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking. Set aside.
- Preheat oven at 200 deg C for 10 mins. Meanwhile heat 1 tablespoon butter in a pan - add 1 teaspoon garlic saute for few seconds then add ¼ cup chopped onion.
- Saute until golden.
- Then add ¼ cup chopped bell pepper along with 1 teaspoon chili flakes.
- Saute for a minute.
- Add ½ cup pasta sauce along with required salt to taste. I used homemade pasta sauce.
- Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add cooked pasta.
- Mix it well.
- Spoon it into the baking tray.
- Add ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven at 200 deg for 10-12 mins. I usually grill it for the last 2 mins to get the crusty tip but this is optional. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon oregano and enjoy hot!
- Enjoy hot pasta!
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Notes
- Do not bake for long as the pasta may become very hard and chewy to eat.
- The cooked pasta should be juicy and not dry so add pasta sauce accordingly.
- Reserve ½ cup cooked pasta water, you can add it to sauce while cooking - this keeps pasta juicer for a long time.
- You can use either store bought pasta sauce or use homemade pasta sauce.
- I liked the idea of baking in individual portions especially if your kids like pasta then its easy to serve individually.
- Use only oven proof dish for baking.
- I used onion and bell pepper alone, you can add any veggies of your choice. You can add mushroom, corn, carrot or any veggie of your choice.
- Adjust spice level according to your preference.
Variations
- I have used only mozzarella cheese. You can use a combination of Parmesan cheese with mozzarella cheese too.
- If you like spicy pasta then add 1 tablespoon schezwan sauce while cooking.
- You can add a tablespoon of mayo if you like the mild sweetness.
- Add vegetables like corn, mushrooms, carrot or as per your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Pasta Recipe | Pasta Bake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (250 g)
Calories 398
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 2255mg98%
Potassium 1351mg39%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 4114IU82%
Vitamin C 77mg93%
Calcium 415mg42%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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