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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 220°C (top and bottom heat).
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Wash the bell peppers, remove the cores and cut into large pieces. Peel the onion and garlic, and quarter the onion.
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Place the vegetables on a baking sheet, season generously with salt, and toss with the oil. Roast in the oven at 220°C for 20 minutes, until the bell pepper skins begin to blister, the vegetables are soft, and a rich, roasted aroma has developed.
4
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water and cook the pasta in it. Drain the pasta one to two minutes earlier than indicated on the package, reserving some of the pasta water (approximately 30 milliliters or 2 tablespoons).
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After 20 minutes, or when the vegetables have developed a nice roasted aroma, reduce the temperature to 200°C and remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place the vegetables, tomato paste, and cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour the pasta sauce into a casserole dish. Add the spinach, pasta, and 30 ml of pasta water, and stir well. Sprinkle cheese over the surface and return the pasta bake to the oven for 10 minutes at 200°C (390°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat) until the cheese has melted.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Roast Vegetables Until Caramelized 🔥Roast your bell peppers, onions, and garlic at 425°F for 25-30 minutes until deeply caramelized to maximize sweetness and depth of flavor before blending into the sauce.
- Drain Cottage Cheese for Creaminess 🥄Line a strainer with cheesecloth and let cottage cheese drain for 15 minutes before blending to remove excess whey, resulting in a smoother, creamier sauce texture.
- Toast Pasta Al Dente 🍝Cook whole wheat pasta 1-2 minutes under the package's recommended time so it remains firm during the final bake and won't turn mushy.
- Blanch Spinach Before Mixing 🌿Briefly blanch fresh spinach and squeeze out all moisture before adding to prevent excess water from diluting your sauce and making the casserole watery.
- Cover While Baking, Then Uncover 🍲Bake covered with foil for the first 25 minutes to prevent drying, then uncover for the final 10-15 minutes to create a golden, bubbly cheese top.
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