Spicy Pasta Bake
An indulgent, one-pot creamy pasta bake made with Président Garlic & Herb Rondelé spreadable cheese, paired with cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chilies, red onion, and fresh herbs. Simply assemble and bake – this minimal-ingredient pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor.
Prep Time
10 minCook Time
22 minServings
3Base Ingredients
- 1 pack Président Rondelé Garlic & Herb
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp crushed calabrian chilies (can be substituted with ¼-½ tsp of chili flakes)
- ¼ medium red onion, sliced
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or 2 if substituting the calabrian for flakes
- ⅓ lb of pasta
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the Président Rondelé Garlic & Herb cheese to the baking dish, then layer in the tomatoes, red onions, and chilies.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt. Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the tomatoes burst. Once done, add fresh herbs and mix to combine.
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the breadcrumbs and toast until lightly golden. Add cheese and toss to coat, then remove from heat.
- Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish, toss to combine, and serve topped with the crispy breadcrumbs immediately.
Parmesan Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
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Recipe by
Eden Nosal
Eden Nosal is the founder and author of The Bold Appetite, a food blog dedicated to big, bold flavors with recipes that combine global inspiration and approachability for the home cook. From harissa roasted tomatoes and nduja pasta to homemade hummus, The Bold Appetite is the destination to satisfy your daily food fix, serving recipes you’ll want to make again before you even finish the plate.