Palmini Angel Hair Casserole (Printable)

Low-carb Palmini angel hair baked with creamy tomato, veggies, and golden cheese. Guilt-free, delicious main.

# List of ingredients:

→ Palmini & Pasta Base

01 - 2 cans (14 oz each) Palmini angel hair, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce

06 - 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute diced onion and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
03 - Add diced zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Stir in tomato sauce, heavy cream, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer ingredients for 5 minutes until flavors meld.
05 - Gently incorporate the drained Palmini angel hair into the skillet. Toss until strands are evenly coated with sauce.
06 - Transfer the Palmini mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses Palmini angel hair for a light and low-carb pasta taste
  • Perfect way to sneak in extra vegetables without sacrificing flavor
  • Ready in less than an hour from pantry to table
  • Easily adapted for dairy-free or vegetarian diets
  • Cheesy and creamy but feels fresh because of all the vegetables
02 -
  • High in fiber and protein despite being lower carb
  • Freezes in portions for easy future meals
  • Can be made dairy free and gluten free with simple swaps
03 -
  • Taste sauce before baking to check seasonings since tomato varies in sweetness and tang.
  • Rinsing Palmini well takes away any briny taste and lets sauce flavors shine.
  • Do not rush baking as the cheese layer is best when lightly browned and bubbling along the edges.

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