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Baked Pasta Pepper

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Prep 15-20min
Cook 25-30min
Serves 2
Baked bell pepper stuffed with pasta, veggies, and corned beef, gently spiced with pesto and finished with melted mozzarella cheese.

List of Ingredients

2 Large Red Bell Peppers
1tsp Olive Oil
1 Small Onion (finely chopped)
1 Small Courgette (cubed)
300g Penne Rigate
1 Small Tin of Corned Beef (minced)
1tsp (or more) Chilli Pesto
2tbsp Parmesan (grated)
50g Mozzarella (shredded)
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

1

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.

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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.

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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.

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4. Add flavor

Stir in the chilli pesto and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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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.

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6. Stuff the peppers

Spoon the pasta mixture evenly into the pepper halves. Top with the remaining mozzarella.

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7. Bake

Place in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until: Peppers are tender Cheese is melted and golden

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8. Serve

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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