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Bell Pepper Pasta Bake

Pasta is baked in a creamy marinara sauce with colorful peppers, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a hearty, cheesy vegetarian casserole.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dry pasta
  • 1 red and 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups prepared marinara
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions undercooking the pasta el dente resevering 1 cup of the water before draining
  • In a large skillet bring the butter and oil to moderate heat
  • Add the onions and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
  • Add the bell peppers saute until tender
  • Add the cream, marinara and reserved pasta water
  • Simmer covered for 15 minutes
  • Add the cheeses and spinach the last 5 minutes
  • Toss pasta in sauce
  • Transfer to a 375 degree oven top with additional mozzarella bake for 45 minutes