Basil Penne and Courgette Bake
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Ingredients
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large white onions@ peeled and sliced
- 5 garlic cloves. crushed
- 1.4kg Courgettes@ diced
- 600g penne pasta
- 700ml Creme Fraiche
- 80g wholemeal bread made into crumbs
- Large handful fresh basil
- 40g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100g pine nuts
Accompaniment
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Description
A delicious pasta bake, with creamy penne, fresh basil, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping.
Method
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1. Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes covered, or until softened. Add the courgettes with some salt and pepper, and cook covered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally
2. Meanwhile cook the penne until aldente, and preheat the oven to 160C. In a food processor and blend the bread and fresh basil into fine, green breadcrumbs. Mix in the parmesan and pine nuts.
3. Drain the pasta, reserving 200ml of the cooking water. Put the pasta, crème fraiche and cooking water, into the pan with the courgettes. Stir until well combined.
4. Pour into a baking dish, and cover with the breadcrumb topping. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, leave to cool for about 5 minutes and serve.
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