One Pan Cheesy Basil Pasta: Ultimate Comfort!
Baked cheesy pasta: master this easy one-pan recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved and drained
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch each kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/3 cup halved kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Drain the sun-dried tomato oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the olive oil, basil, oregano, parsley, dill, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and pepperoncini. Add the dry pasta and toss with the oil, making sure the pasta gets fully coated in oil and herbs. Pour over 2 1/2 cups water. Stir to combine. Push down on the pasta to submerge it.
- Add the mozzarella and cheddar, then layer on the bell peppers and parmesan. It will seem like a lot of peppers, but they cook down in the oven.
- Rub the underside of a piece of foil with oil. Tightly cover the baking dish with the foil, oiled side facing down. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.