Baked Strascinati Pugliesi

Suzy Bee’s Kitchen

Baked Strascinati Pugliesi

Preheat oven @ 350 degrees. Prepare a baking dish set aside.

Ingredients:

1LB. Dried Strascinati Pugliesi, Cooked & Drained

3 Cups Marinara Sauce

1 Lg. Zucchini, Grated or Julienned

1/2 Lg. Sweet Onion, Sliced

6~8 Cloves Garlic, Crushed

1~2 Heirloom Tomatoes, Diced

1 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced

1~2 Cups Grated Mozzarella

1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, Softened

Salt, Pepper & Italian Seasonings to Taste

In a large pot bring water to a boil, add dried pasta cook for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl combined Zucchini, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Garlic & Cheese plus Seasoning.  Add drained pasta, stir gently. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1~2 handfuls of grated cheese, Bake uncovered. 

Place in 350 degree oven bake for 50~60 minutes until bubbly.   

Let stand for 10~ 15 minutes before serving with your favorite Garlic Bread & Arugula Salad.

Enjoy!

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I’m passionate about my cooking and food.

                                   ~ Bon Appetit ~

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