Pasta casserole recipe with video and step by step photos. A fancy and delicious dinner that is perfect for holidays to indulge in. This vegetable pasta casserole is easy to make and oh so tasty!
This pasta casserole is my go to one pot dish while I want to make some fancy yet easy dinner that is tasty as well. This recipe is very similar to make veg pasta with cheese. Only extra step here is to assemble the pasta in a casserole and bake it till the cheese turns golden. This baked pasta casserole is a perfect holiday treat for kids also.
You can make pasta casserole recipe in many ways. I have used fresh cream in this recipe to make it more creamy and rich. Also instead of preparing a separate red sauce I just my homemade pasta sauce. The recipe of pasta casserole shared here is just one way of making it.
Variations with pasta casserole recipe
- As I mentioned above you can make this recipe with many variations. First of all you can use any type of pasta in this recipe. I have used macaroni here. Even fusili or penne will suit this recipe.
- Instead of fresh cream you can use white sauce or even any cheese sauce. Alternately you can make pasta casserole without white sauce or cream also.
- I have used a mix of colored bell peppers and baby corn in this recipe. You can use broccoli, zucchini also.
While I have used homemade pasta sauce to make pasta casserole you can by all means use red sauce or tinned tomato puree or even pizza sauce. Whichever you make this casserole will taste good in its own way.
Here in this recipe I have used mozzarella cheese as we love the way it melts and bubbles forming a golden crust. Also i have access to very good organic mozzarella that I like to use in pizzas and other stuff. You can use any type of good quality cheese.
Serve pasta casserole with milkshake for a wonderful indulgent dinner. You can also make this for kids party.
More pasta recipes you might like:
White sauce pasta, pasta arrabiata, bell pepper pasta, pasta primavera recipes.
Video recipe of pasta casserole:
How to make pasta casserole recipe.
1. First of all cook pasta until al dente and set aside. Preheat oven at 180C
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and chopped green chili. Saute well.
3. Add chopped vegetables and saute well. Next add pasta sauce ,required salt and sugar. Mix well and cook in high flame for 6-7 minutes.
4. Then add chili flakes and mix.
5. Also add fresh cream and give a quick mix. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Now add the cooked pasta and toss well. Let cool for few minutes.
7. Grease a baking dish with butter or olive oil. Spread half of the prepared pasta.
8. Top with half of grated cheese.
9. Add the remaining pasta and spread gently. Add the remaining grated cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. The cheese should melt and turn golden. Garnish with basil leaves and serve hot.
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Pasta Casserole Recipe (Vegetarian baked pasta)
1 CUP = 250 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta raw
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped mixed bell peppers, onion, corn
- 1 cup grated cheese mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons pasta sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic peeled and minced
- 1 green chili optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- First of all cook pasta until al dente and set aside. Preheat oven at 180C
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and chopped green chili. Saute well.
- Add chopped vegetables and saute well. Next add pasta sauce ,required salt and sugar. Mix well and cook in high flame for 6-7 minutes.
- Then add chili flakes and mix.
- Also add fresh cream and give a quick mix. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Also add fresh cream and give a quick mix. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish with butter or olive oil. Spread half of the prepared pasta.
- Top with half of grated cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta and spread gently. Add the remaining grated cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. The cheese should melt and turn golden. Garnish with basil leaves and serve hot.
Swarna says
Wow, this looks totally doable. I will soon try!