Pinwheel Pasta Bake Recipes

DUMP-AND-BAKE WAGON WHEEL PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (or two 8-inch square baking dishes) with cooking spray.
• In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together dry (uncooked) pasta, marinara sauce, water, salt and basil (if using). Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake (covered) for 25 minutes.
• Remove dish from oven, take off cover, and give the pasta a stir. At this point it should be almost done, but still a bit firm ("al dente").
• Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) for an additional 5-10 minutes -- or just until the cheese is melted and the pasta is tender.
• Garnish with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

PINWHEEL PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil, and add the pin wheels with a dash of olive oil.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan, and sauté the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and courgettes and cook covered, for 5 minutes, or until softened.
• Stir the chopped parsley and vegetable stock into the mushroom mixture, and continue to cook, covered, for a further 10 minutes. Add the pinwheels, and stir in the grated cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 200C (400F and Gas Mark 6).
• Transfer the pasta mixture to a deep casserole dish, and bake for about 20 minutes.
• Serve with warm, crusty bread.