Thank you Idaho Spuds for sponsoring this post. VeggieMash mashed potatoes are a blend of 100% Idaho® grown potatoes and real vegetables for a new take on a family favorite!
A one-pot meal that gets done in a jiffy is just what you need on a busy weekday. This Pasta VeggieMash Bake has penne pasta, vegetables and chicken tossed in tomato sauce, then topped with Idaho Spuds VeggieMash, and baked for a hearty but easy meal.
You don’t even need sides with this dish. Psst…did I tell you already that the VeggieMash is made with real vegetables?!!
Here’s how to make Pasta Veggie Mash Bake.
- Pasta - 8 oz (use penne, rotini or any of your favorites)
- Oil - 2 tbsp
- Chicken breast - 4 oz, cut into strips
- Red bell pepper - 1 small, cut into strips
- Button mushrooms - ½ cup, sliced
- Cayenne powder - ½ tsp
- Black pepper powder - ¼ tsp
- Garlic powder - ¼ tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Fresh parsley - 1 tbsp, chopped
- Pasta sauce - 14-oz bottle (tomato-based)
- Cheese - 1 cup, shredded (cheddar or any easy to melt cheese)
- Idaho Spuds VeggieMash - 1 packet
- Bacon - 2-3 strips, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 deg.F.
- Cook pasta al-dente as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sprinkle half of the cayenne powder, black pepper powder, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Cook chicken on all sides, until just cooked through. Remove to plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add red bell pepper, mushrooms, parsley and the remaining spices. Saute until tender-crisp, 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken and pasta to pan. Add pasta sauce and stir to combine. Simmer until heated through.
- Prepare Idaho Spuds VeggieMash according to package instructions.
- Pour pasta into a 9" casserole or a deep pie dish. Top with shredded cheese. Spread the prepared VeggieMash on top to cover the pasta completely.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with crumbled bacon, if desired. Serve warm.
How’s that for an easy, comforting weeknight meal?
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Have you ever tried a baked pasta dish? Do give this a try and let me know how you like it.
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Hey there!
Tried out your Kerala Cherupayar Curry and loved it! I have shared the recipe on my blog too: https://thephotowali.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/cherupayar-curry-kerala-green-gram-curry-with-coconut-milk/
I hope that is fine.
Thank you for the detailed recipe. 🙂