Creamy Tomato and Basil Baked Pasta with Jersey Cream

A comforting and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring sweet, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and rich Jersey cream for an extra decadent touch.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

585 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.69/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundPenne Pasta(Or your favorite pasta shape)

£0.80

2pintCherry Tomatoes(Halved)

£2.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

0.5cupFresh Basil(Chopped, plus extra for garnish)

£1.25

1.5cupsJersey Cream(Heavy cream can be substituted but Jersey cream is richer)

£2.75

0.5cupParmesan Cheese(Grated, plus extra for topping)

£2.00

3tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.40

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.5teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.10

Total Cost

£10.16

£1.69 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3.
While the pasta is cooking, toss the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) on a baking sheet.
4.
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
5.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted tomatoes and garlic (including any pan juices from roasting), chopped fresh basil, Jersey cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
6.
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.
Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
9.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

585 kcal / 2447 kJ

Carbs

54g

21% of RDA

Fat

33g

47% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

480 mg

21% of RDA

Saturated Fat

19 g

95% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the tomatoes before roasting.

You can substitute different types of cheeses, such as mozzarella or provolone, for the Parmesan.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Pot

9x13 inch Baking Dish

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Creamy Tomato and Basil Baked Pasta with Jersey Cream

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