A practical dish made for easy, everyday cooking.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Pasta provides a comforting base with balanced texture.
Roasted cherry tomatoes add brightness and natural sweetness without heaviness.
Melted cheese creates a rich, satisfying finish to the casserole.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.
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Baked Pasta Casserole
Baked pasta casserole with melted cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes. A simple plant-forward meal with rich flavor and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Oven Baking pans
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Place cherry tomatoes on a baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast tomatoes for 15 minutes until softened.
- Combine pasta and roasted tomatoes in a baking dish.
- Add garlic and mix gently.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
Nutrition
Notes
• Use short pasta shapes for best texture
• Roast tomatoes until lightly blistered for deeper flavor
• Add fresh basil before serving if desired
• Roast tomatoes until lightly blistered for deeper flavor
• Add fresh basil before serving if desired