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Baked Pesto Pasta ~ Delicious and easy pasta bake perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and meal prep. Only 4 ingredients!

Baked Pesto Pasta

Delicious and easy pasta bake perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and meal prep!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: comfort food, dairy free, pasta, pasta bake, quick and easy, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces medium-size pasta such as cavatappi, rotini, or penne
  • 14 ounces vegan basil pesto
  • 12 ounces vegan ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups vegan mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Red pepper flakes optional for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions to just under al dente consistency. Drain and return to the cooking pot.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the pesto and ricotta cheese. Add to the pot with the cooked pasta and stir to coat thoroughly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is melted. Allow to set for about 10 minutes then sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1189IU | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg
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