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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Gavin Avery
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Racheal Lianz
[email protected]This dish is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids didn't even notice that they were eating vegetables!
Christopher Dobles
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made with gluten-free pasta. It's a great option for people with gluten sensitivities.
Oladiran Oluwadamilola
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Info Cleaning
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. It's a great dish to serve at a party.
Kausar Islam
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
Shahid Khikhri
[email protected]Overall, this was a good dish. I would make it again with a few modifications.
Imran Baghilkhan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
sarai mughal chanal shaikh
[email protected]The pasta was overcooked. I would cook it for less time next time.
Arezo Root
[email protected]The pesto was a bit bland. I think I would add more garlic and basil next time.
Ashishjung Chettri
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.
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[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was delicious! It's a great way to get a protein-packed meal.
Muhammad Rahman
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.
I'm Good
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Drf Yui
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used store-bought pesto, but I think it would be even better with homemade pesto.
Khokon Mollik
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto was bright and herbaceous, and the ricotta added a creamy richness. The pasta was cooked al dente, which I prefer.
Genevieve Mbele
[email protected]This baked rotini pasta with ricotta pesto was a hit with my family! The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.