Hey everyone, it is me, Dave, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, basil and pesto veggie bake.. One of my favorites. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
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Basil pesto is a delicious summer time favorite. This is my healthy version of this Italian delight with basil, olive oil, almonds and garlic. While the pesto available in stores is not terrible, it is hard to find one that doesn't contain hydrogenated oils or grain fillers.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have basil and pesto veggie bake. using 7 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Basil and Pesto veggie bake.:
- Prepare side dish
- Take 1 Jar of Prego Basil Pesto Alfredo sauce.
- Make ready 3 cups of your favorite dry pasta(I used large elbow mac)
- Prepare 1 cup of frozen Broccoli
- Get 1 cup of frozen carrot slices
- Get 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese(I used a Mozzerela/Provolone mix
- Make ready 1 Grated parmesan cheese(Optional)
Learn how to make homemade basil pesto in this video. You'll simply need basil, nuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Pesto, or pesto alla genovese, is a vibrant, garlicky green sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy. Traditional pesto is made with garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Instructions to make Basil and Pesto veggie bake.:
- Boil pasta according to directions on package.
- In a microwave safe dish,Heat the frozen veggies together for 4 minutes on high(You will be adding these to the boiling pasta so heat them up as to not stop pasta from boiling.
- 3 minutes before the pasta is done,Go ahead and add the veggies to the pasta to boil.
- After pasta is finished,Drain pasta/ veggie mix in a colandar over sink,shake up and down gently to remove as much water as possible.
- Add pasta/veggie mix back into pot without heat,Add the whole jar of the basil/pesto sauce and combine thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 375
- In a 2 quart baking dish add all of the pasta/veggie mix.
- Top with the entire amount of shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cheese is browned to your liking.
- Shake on some grated parmesan cheese after plating if you like a little more salt(Optional)
- Gather the family and enjoy😊
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