April 26, 2024

Caprese Pasta Bake

Name: Caprese Pasta Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can (796 mL) AYLMER® DICED TOMATOES WITH ITALIAN SPICE; 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tsp (5 mL) red chili flakes; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper; 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked pasta (such as elbow, bow-ties or penne); 1 tub (500 g) bocconcini cheese; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil

5

Prep Time Minutes
35
Total Time Minutes
8
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Cooking Method,
Oven,
Meal,
Under 45 min

Ingredients

1 can (796 mL) AYLMER® DICED TOMATOES WITH ITALIAN SPICE
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) red chili flakes
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
6 cups (1.5 L) cooked pasta (such as elbow, bow-ties or penne)
1 tub (500 g) bocconcini cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook garlic and chili flakes for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step two

Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to simmer. Cook for 5 minutes; toss with cooked pasta and bocconcini. Scrape into greased 11- x 7-inch (2 L) casserole dish.
Step three

Bake for about 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil.