Comte and Kenyan Roasted Pasta
A creamy pasta dish with roasted comte and kenyan spices, perfect for a cozy evening meal. This recipe is a fusion of French and African flavors.
Ingredients
- ●250g Comte cheese
- ●250g Pastapenne or fusilli work well
- ●2 tsp Kenyan spice blend
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●1/2 cup Roasted red peppersdiced
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsleychopped
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions 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 Kenyan spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the roasted red peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the Comte cheese until melted and creamy.
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- 9
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Transfer the pasta to a baking dish and top with additional Comte cheese if desired.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.