Baked Macaroni Primavera Cole Recipe

• 8 ounce dry macaroni or possibly penne Oil for greasing baking dish
• 1/4 c. dry sherry
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 c. minced green onion
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 x red bell pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/2 tsp dry oregano
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
• 1/2 c. asparagus tips sliced in 2-inch lengths
• 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes, (optional)
• 1/2 c. snow peas, trimmed

1. Serves 4.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. Heat 2 or possibly 3 qts of lightly salted water to boiling in a large pot.
4. Add in pasta and cook, uncovered, till al dente.
5. Drain well; return to hot cooking pot and set aside.
6. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
7. In a skillet, heat sherry and extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry green onion, garlic and bell pepper till pepper is soft but not mushy.
8. Add in cumin, oregano, basil, asparagus, cherry tomatoes (if used) and snow peas; saute/fry 2 min, stirring frequently.
9. Remove from heat and toss with pasta and Parmesan Cream Sauce.
10. Spoon into baking dish.
11. Bake, uncovered, till lightly browned and bubbling, about 20 to 25 min.
12. Serve warm.

macaroni, sherry, olive oil, green onion, garlic, red bell pepper, cumin, oregano, fresh basil, lengths, halved cherry tomatoes, snow peas

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baked-macaroni-primavera-cole-75046 (may not work)