Pasta Parmigiana

Submitted by English_Rose

"Whole wheat pasta gives this tasty vegetarian pasta dish a distinctive nutty flavour. Serve with a tomato and basil salad for a healthy meal."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat pasta shells
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb mushroom, wiped and chopped
• 1 green pepper, de-seeded and diced
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2⁄3 cup single cream
• 2 ounces fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta shells, salt and 1 tbsp oil and cook for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
2. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add the vegetables and cook quickly for 5-7 minutes, turning them frequently so that they do not brown. Preheat the grill to high.
3. Add the cooked, drained pasta, lemon juice, cream, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Stir well, then quickly pour this mixture into a gratin dish.
5. Cover it with the grated parmesan and grill until the cheese is golden brown. Serve immediately.