Ninja Speedi Italian Pasta Bake Delight
This Italian-inspired pasta bake is a perfect recipe for a speedy meal that's packed with flavour and nutrients. With the help of your Ninja Speedi, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil for a pop of colour and freshness
- 185 g Pasta (Of your choice I use Fusilli)
- 500 g Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic Sauce
- Water (Fill the pasta jar up with water and use this)
- 6 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Mediterranean Dried Herbs
- Chopped Vegetables (e.g. mushrooms, courgette, onion, red/orange pepper, garlic)
- 300 g Plant-based Chicken (or alternative protein)
- Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon and Basil Pesto (Or Regular Pesto if you can't find)
- Grated Cheese (e.g. cheddar or parmesan)
- Fresh Basil (optional)
- Add 185g of spiral pasta to the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in the jar of sundried tomatoes and roasted garlic sauce, making sure to cover the pasta.
- Add a handful of cherry or sundried tomatoes and a sprinkle of Mediterranean dried herbs.
- Give the mixture a good stir to ensure the pasta is well coated.
- Add chopped vegetables of your choice to the crisping tray or a separate dish.
- Add plant-based chicken (or alternative protein) and mix well.
- Sprinkle with Mediterranean herbs and drizzle with olive oil.
- Mix everything together and set aside.
- Close the lid and set the Ninja Speedi to 180°C for 12-15 minutes.
- Stir the vegetables halfway through the cooking time and once the preheat has finished.
- When the vegetables are nicely charred and the pasta is cooked, tip the vegetable contents into the pasta and stir to combine.
- Add a couple of large spoons of lemon and basil pesto over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Cover with grated cheese (e.g. cheddar).
- Close the lid and grill at 220°C for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Dish up and garnish with fresh basil (if desired). Serve hot and enjoy!
Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.