Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
- Chop your bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion into bite-sized pieces and place them in a roasting tin. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, stirring twice for even browning.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasted vegetables and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain.
- Combine the al dente pasta with the roasted vegetables in a large mixing bowl and add the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese and pesto, reserving some mozzarella for topping.
- Transfer to a baking dish, topping with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and frozen for ease during busy nights. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
