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Ricotta Pesto Pasta Bake

Emily
This ricotta pesto pasta bake is a delicious pasta recipe that is easy to make. Perfect for those chilly Winter nights or to enjoy any time of year.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 to 6 serves
Calories 594 kcal

Equipment

  • 30 cm x 22 cm (11.80 inches x 8.66 inches) baking dish that can hold about 2 litres of liquid.

Ingredients
  

  • 280 grams (9.88 ounces) dried pasta such as spirals, tube pasta, bowtie
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium (120 grams, 4.23 ounces) Brown Onion , finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) minced garlic
  • 335 grams (11.82 ounces) canned tuna, drained
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 80 grams (2.82 ounces) frozen green peas, defrosted
  • 250 grams (8.82 ounces) broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons (20 grams, 0.71 ounces) pesto of choice
  • ½ cup (125 grams, 4.41 ounces) fresh Ricotta Cheese
  • ¾ cup (188 ml/grams, 6.63 ounces) stock of choice, such as vegetable stock, chicken stock
  • ¾ cup (188 ml/grams, 6.63 ounces) heavy whipping cream, thickened cream, or milk
  • 50 grams (1.76 ounces) Green onions (spring onions), finely chopped
  • 2 hard boiled eggs roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup (170 grams, 6.0 ounces) cheese, e.g. cheddar, mozzarella, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
  • Prepare and cook your pasta according to packet instructions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium sized saucepan. When the butter is hot, add the brown onion and cook until the onions are lightly browned and soft. Then saute the minced garlic for about 1 minute.
  • Add the drained canned tuna, breaking up any chunks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add the peas, and broccoli florets. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the broccoli starts to soften.
  • Mix through the pesto, ricotta, stock, cream, green onions, and roughly chopped boiled eggs. Turn off heat.
  • Mix through the cooked and drained pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer mixture into a casserole dish, making sure the top sits flat.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Then place in preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes of until the top is golden brown. Once baked, removed from the oven and allow to cool. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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