This flavorful pasta bake is made with al dente penne pasta tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck party.

Quick Info

⏱️ 40 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 97%

Nutrition

713 cal • 31g protein • 37g carbs • 51g fat

Tags

[Healthy] • [Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber]

Ingredients

• 4 cups basil
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ¾ cup parmesan, grated
• ¾ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces fusilli, al dente
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup parmesan, grated
• 8 ounces mozzarella balls

Instructions Preview

1. To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine…
2. Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-…
3. Halve cherry tomatoes.

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