Au gratin farfalle with tomato and pesto recipe

Au Gratin Farfalle with Tomato and Pesto recipe

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Introducing the delicious and flavorful Au Gratin Farfalle with Tomato and Pesto recipe! This mouthwatering dish combines al dente farfalle pasta with a creamy tomato and pesto sauce, baked to perfection with a golden, cheesy crust. The combination of tangy tomatoes, fragrant basil pesto, and gooey melted cheese creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for a dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress.

Keywords: au gratin, farfalle, tomato, pesto, baked.

Au gratin farfalle with tomato and pesto recipe details

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Ingredients

300 g	pasta (farfalle)
300 g	chicken breast fillet
	salt and pepper
½ bunch(es)	spring onions
6 small	beef tomatoes
1 medium	aubergine
2 tbsp	olive oil
1 pinch(es)	sugar
3 tbsp	basil pesto
125 g	mozzarella cheese
5 tbsp	freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the Farfalle in salted water until al dente.

Rinse, pat dry and cut in slices the chicken breast. Slice the spring onions and dice the tomatoes and aubergine.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a skillet heat one tablespoon of oil and sauté the chicken breast and the spring onions. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan, add the remaining oil and sauté the diced aubergine. Add the tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir in the pesto and season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.

In a large shallow casserole dish divide the Farfalle. Cover with the chicken and onion mixture and coat with the vegetable sauce. Drain the Mozzarella cheese, cut in pieces and divide on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Scallop in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Preparation time:
ca. 5 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a