Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Casserole

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 12 ounces pasta
• 2 cups marinara sauce or your favourite tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano (parmesan) grated
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 4 ounces mozzarella, diced
• basil leaves to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cook the pasta as directed and when it is done mix in the marinara sauce, cream, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, pesto, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
2.Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated 350F oven until bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.
3.Serve topped with julienned basil.