Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or Gas Mark 5.
- In the roasting pan, combine chopped peppers, sliced aubergine, courgette, and diced onion. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
- Roast the vegetable mixture for about 45 minutes, turning twice during cooking.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just al dente, 2-3 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain.
- Combine drained pasta with roasted vegetable mixture in a mixing bowl, tossing well and adding some reserved pasta water.
- Fold in diced mozzarella and pesto until evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
This dish allows for personalization with various seasonal vegetables and is perfect for leftovers.
