Baked Pasta Pepper
List of Ingredients
Instructions
1. Prepare the peppers
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place them in a baking dish, cut side up. (Optional) Pre-bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
2. Cook the pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package instructions (about 10–12 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the filling
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add the courgette and cook for another 4–5 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in the minced corned beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
4. Add flavor
Stir in the chilli pesto and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Combine with pasta
Add the cooked penne to the pan and mix everything together. Stir in the grated Parmesan and half of the mozzarella. Mix until well combined.
6. Stuff the peppers
Spoon the pasta mixture evenly into the pepper halves. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
7. Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until: Peppers are tender Cheese is melted and golden
8. Serve
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
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