Veggie Pasta Bake

Cold winter evenings and comfort food are the best pair! Indulging in hearty goodness that warms the heart is everyone's favourite.

Pasta is always a family favourite so why not turn it into something a little more special. Veggie Pasta Bake is my short cut to a Lasagna without the time spent layering and baking!

Here it is, my version of VEGGIE PASTA BAKE:

Ingredients: Pasta of your choice (spirals, penne, rigatoni etc), chopped veggies like carrot, potato, zucchini, spinach, chopped onion, garlic, tomato puree or canned tomatoes, shredded cheese, herbs like parsley, basil.

Make: 

1. In a pan, put in a bit of oil and saute onions and garlic (chilli too if using), add in all chopped veggies and mix. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add in tomatoes, mix and cover to cook for another 5 to 8 minutes. Don't need to overcook veggies.

3. In another pan, cook the pasta in boiling water only until it is al dentè (not cooked soft).

4. Mix the pasta into the veggies & tomato, add any herbs, pour into a baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 

5. Bake in the oven at 170deg for about 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is well melted through. Serbe immediately.