Magical Cider Symphony Pasta Bake with Garlic Bread and Green Salad

Prep:20minCook:50min

Sappho and I have conjured up a culinary masterpiece with our Magical Cider Symphony Pasta Bake! Picture this: tender pasta enveloped in a creamy cider sauce, dancing with the delightful flavors of ham, onions, mushrooms, and green capsicum, enhanced by a medley of dried herbs. This dish is a true symphony of flavors, perfect for enchanting your taste buds on any occasion. **Accompaniments:** - Garlic Bread: Toasted slices of bread spread with garlic butter. - Green Salad: A simple salad with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette. - Steamed Vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, or green beans make a nutritious side. - Roasted Potatoes: Potatoes roasted with olive oil, salt, and herbs. - Crusty Bread: A loaf of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce. - Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese for topping.

Updated at: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:30:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories492 kcal (25%)

Total Fat15.3 g (22%)

Carbs72.7 g (28%)

Sugars18.7 g (21%)

Protein16.9 g (34%)

Sodium557.4 mg (28%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

250gpasta

uncooked, such as penne or rigatoni

100gham

diced

1 cupfrozen peas and corn

1 cupfrozen onions

precut

½ cupcream

1 cupcider

1 cupchicken stock

or vegetable

½ tablespoonsolive oil

1 ½ tablespoonshoney

1 ½ teaspoonsdijon mustard

0.5green capsicum

bell pepper, diced

100gmushrooms

sliced

1 teaspoondried mixed herbs

or a blend of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large baking dish, combine the uncooked pasta, diced ham, frozen peas and corn, precut frozen onions, diced green capsicum, and sliced mushrooms.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, mix the cream, cider, and stock. Pour the mixture over the pasta mixture in the baking dish. Stir to combine and ensure the pasta is evenly coated. Add a little more cider or stock if needed to ensure the pasta is covered.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried mixed herbs over the pasta mixture and stir to distribute.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed. Stir halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve hot with garlic bread, green salad, and your choice of accompaniments.

Step 8

Enjoy the magical flavors of this dish!

Step 9

Note: Keep an eye on the dish while baking and add more liquid if needed to prevent it from drying out. Stirring halfway through baking will also help distribute the flavors and ensure even cooking.