Pasta Casserole With Mozzarella

Step 2

Wash and cut your asparagus and broccoli so that they all are a similar size.

Step 3

Finely chop your bell pepper, carrot, red onion and spring onion.

Step 4

Grate or slice your mozzarella.

Step 5

Boil pasta according to instructions on package. Save about a 1/4 cup of the starchy water when draining.

Step 6

Toast walnuts on a hot and dry pan for a few minutes. Then remove from pan and set aside to use as a topping later.

Step 7

Heat olive oil in a pan, add carrot and red onion, and fry at a lower temperature for several minutes.

Step 8

Turn up the heat to medium and add Asparagus to your pan and fry for 5 minutes.Then add Broccoli and fry for 5 minutes.Finally, add Bell Pepper and fry for 5 extra minutes.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 10

Lower the heat, add balsamic vinegar to your pan and mix.

Step 11

Add your starchy water to the frying pan and bring to a boil to thicken the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12

Add the cooked pasta to your pan and mix evenly.

Step 13

Spread your ingredients evenly into a casserole dish.

Step 14

Add mozzarella on top. For the best result, add breadcrumbs on top of the cheese.

Step 15

Cover your casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Uncover for the last 10 minutes.

Step 16

Add Spring Onion and Walnuts on top.