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Creamy Vegetarian Tonato Pasta Bake

Created by Tisme on July 16, 2025

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced.
Step 2: Grease an 8-cup (about 5cm deep) baking dish & set aside.
Step 3: Cook the penne following packet directions.
Step 4: Whilst the penne is cooking, heat 2 teaspoon's of the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the pine nuts, tossing to cook until light golden; (Keep an eye on pine nuts they burn quickly and easily).
Step 5: Transfer pine nuts to a plate
Step 6: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in pan, add the onion and garlic & over a medium heat cook the onion and garlic, continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Step 7: Stir in tomatoes and herbs, cover and bring to the boil; remove from heat and stir in the cream
Step 8: Drain the penne and return to the pan; add in the tomato mixture, spinach and 2 tbs of the pine nuts, tossing until well combined. Season to taste.
Step 9: Spoon mixture into the baking dish & sprinkle with the cheese.
Step 10: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbling.
Step 11: Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts and serve.