Pasta Pesto Bake

Directions

1. 1
   For the pesto: Mix everything together in a food processor except the oil and lemon.
2. 2
   Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
3. 3
   Mix until well blended.
4. 4
   For the pasta: Preheat oven to 325 F.
5. 5
   Prepare the noodles per the box instructions.
6. 6
   Drain and add them into a 9x13 or similar-sized oval baking dish.
7. 7
   Add the pesto and butter to the cooked noodles.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce and mix well.
10. 10
    Finish by adding the cheese in 2 steps.
11. 11
    Mix a little into the whole dish but put the majority on the top to get that crisp cheese topping.
12. 12
    Bake in a 325 F oven for 5 minutes, just to get a good melt on the cheese.
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    Then turn the oven to high broil and brown the cheese.
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    Serve and enjoy!