Basilique Rigatoni Bake
A simple yet flavorful pasta bake featuring basilique, rigatoni, and a hint of floral notes.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz rigatoniwhole wheat or gluten-free option
- ●1 cup basiliquechopped
- ●1 tsp floraldried edible flowers or floral extract
- ●2 tbsp olive oilextra virgin
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●8 oz grated mozzarellalow-moisture
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the chopped basilique and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- 6
Stir in the dried floral and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, basilique mixture, and grated mozzarella.
- 8
Transfer the rigatoni mixture to a baking dish and top with additional mozzarella if desired.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.