BAKED ROTINI PASTA WITH RICOTTA PESTO
If you like ricotta cheese and pesto, you will love this baked pasta dish which is finished in the oven to melt the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese which is sprinkled over the top of. So good!
Provided by Marie
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Time 58m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Puree the basil leaves, almonds, garlic and salt together in a food processor.
- With motor running, gradually add the olive oil thru the feeder tube.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until still a little firm about 8 minutes, then drain.
- In another bowl, combine pesto, ricotta, half the mozzarella and the black pepper.
- Add the pasta and toss to blend.
- Pour into a 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and the rest of the mozzarella.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Victor Oloyede
[email protected]This pasta dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious. I've also added different vegetables and meats, and it's always a hit.
Jameel Shah
[email protected]This is the perfect pasta dish for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.
Hassan ali Mirani
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Allessa Mart
[email protected]This pasta dish is so creamy and delicious. The ricotta cheese makes it so rich and flavorful.
Esther Matseba
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and ricotta cheese are a perfect match.
Soryn Hoffman
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have some pesto in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.
Muhammad nadeem Khan
[email protected]I love how customizable this dish is. I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms, and it was delicious. You could also add chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
Ashiraf Mwesigwa
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. It's perfect for impressing guests.
Guy Begay
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pesto, but I loved the way it was used in this dish. It wasn't too overpowering, and it really complemented the other flavors.
Bizuneh Gelaw
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful. The pesto and sun-dried tomatoes really pack a punch, and the ricotta cheese adds a nice richness.
Ciara Collins
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Ozzy Feijoo
[email protected]This is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Azhar ali Jatoi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this dish. It added a nice creaminess to the pasta, and it paired perfectly with the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Mercy Kabiru
[email protected]This pasta dish is so versatile. I added some grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a complete meal. It's also great as a vegetarian dish.
anayo okonkwo
[email protected]I love how easy this dish is to make. I was able to throw it together in no time, and it turned out great. The flavors are amazing, and the pasta is so creamy and delicious.
Samuel Maina
[email protected]This baked rotini pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of ricotta, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes was delicious, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.