Vegetarian Baked Pasta (Vegetarian Pasta Al Forno)

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Italian Cuisine

Vegetarian Baked Pasta (Vegetarian Pasta Al Forno)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Macaroni Pasta- 250 Grams

Yellow Zucchini- 300 Grams, Cut in Thin Slices

Green & Red Bell Pepper- 100 Grams, Blanched in Hot Oil, De Skinned & Cut in Long Strips

Olive Oil- 50 Ml.

Tomato Concasse- 300 Ml.

Grated Parmesan Cheese- 75 Grams

Grated Mozzarella Cheese- 75 Grams

Chopped Onion- 20 Grams

Chopped Garlic- 15 Grams

Tomato Puree- ¼ Tin

Salt & Pepper- To Taste

White Wine- 90 ml

Dried Oregano- 5 Grams

Green Bell Pepper- 100 Grams, Cut in Julienne

Parmesan Cheese Slices- 20 Grams

Fresh Chive Greens- 10 Grams

Method:    

Boil Water with Salt, Add Pasta, Little Oil & Cook for about 5 Minutes

Drain & Keep Aside

Heat Oil, Shallow Fry Zucchini & Keep Aside

Heat Oil, Add Onion Garlic Bell Pepper Julienne White Wine & Sauté

Check to see till the Wine Reduces

Add Tomato Concasse, Oregano, Cooked Macaroni, little White Sauce & Mix Well

Add Parmesan, Mozzarella & Cook on Low Flame

Let it Cool for some time before filling into Bowl

In a Ceramic Bowl Wrapped with Klin Film (Cling Foil Wrap), layer the Fried Zucchini & Bell Pepper Slices at the Bottom to cover it completely

Fill with the Macaroni & Wrap it back on top

Keep Aside

Bake it in the Oven for Couple of Minutes

Heat Oil, Add Onions, Garlic, Tomato Puree & Cook for about 5 Minutes till Slightly Reduced into a Sauce Consistency

On a Serving Plate, layer the prepared Tomato Sauce

Scoop the Pasta in the Middle, Garnish with Parmesan Cheese Slices

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