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Pesto Pasta Bake

I make this pesto pasta bake on repeat when I…
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 poundziti pastauncooked
  • 1 cupbasil pesto
  • 1 cuppeas
  • 2 cupsmozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a large baking dish.
  2. Cook 1 pound ziti in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander and return the drained pasta to the pot.
  4. Add 1 cup basil pesto to the pasta and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in 1 cup peas until distributed through the pasta.
  6. Transfer the pesto-coated pasta to the greased baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  7. Top the pasta with 2 cups mozzarella cheese, spreading the cheese evenly.
  8. Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the bake sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Notes
TO STORE:
Wrap the baking dish in aluminum foil and store it in the fridge for 4-5 days.
TO FREEZE:
Let the pasta cool completely, then freeze it in freezer-safe containers for 2 months.
TO REHEAT:
Microwave portions of the pasta for 30-45 seconds until hot or in a preheated oven.