Courgette and Tomato Pesto Pasta Bake

Name: Courgette and Tomato Pesto Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g conchiglie pasta; 1/2 tbsp. olive oil; 250 g cherry tomatoes; 1 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves, plus extra to garnish; 150 mL vegetable stock; 150 mL crème fraîche; 150 g cream cheese; 1 tbsp. wholegrain mustard; Finely grated zest 1 lemon; 100 g pesto, see GH Tip; 2 large courgettes, trimmed and peeled into ribbons; 50 g grated mozzarella, see GH Tip

This veggie pasta bake has flavoursome pesto running through its light, creamy and zesty cheese sauce, making it the perfect al-fresco meal for those warmer summer evenings.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 14 November 2019

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Courgette ribbons and sweet cherry tomatoes, baked into a lemony cream and pesto sauce, makes this pasta bake a delicious veggie alternative to a meat dish.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

698

Ingredients

300 g
conchiglie pasta
1/2 Tbsp.
olive oil
250 g
cherry tomatoes
1 Tbsp.
fresh oregano leaves, plus extra to garnish
150 ml
vegetable stock
150 ml
crème fraîche
150 g
cream cheese
1 Tbsp.
wholegrain mustard
Finely grated zest 1 lemon
100 g
pesto, see GH Tip
2
large courgettes, trimmed and peeled into ribbons
50 g
grated mozzarella, see GH Tip

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook pasta until just al dente.
2. Step 2Meanwhile heat oil in a large frying pan and cook tomatoes for 3-4min on medium heat until they start to blister. Remove from heat and stir in the oregano, stock, crème fraîche, cream cheese, mustard, lemon zest, pesto, courgette ribbons and some seasoning.
3. Step 3Drain pasta and return to pan. Add courgette mixture and stir gently to combine. Spoon into a 2 litre ovenproof dish and sprinkle over mozzarella. Cook in the oven for 20min until the sauce is bubbling.
4. Step 4Preheat grill to high. Grill until the top is golden. Serve with a green salad, if you like.