Italian Pasta Pie

Health score
41%
Italian Pasta Pie
50 min.
6
779kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Italian Pasta Pie! This dish is a perfect fusion of comforting pasta and crispy bread, creating a unique and satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. Imagine a golden-brown crust made from baguette slices, enveloping a creamy, cheesy filling that combines the rich flavors of Swiss cheese and Alfredo sauce, all enhanced by the freshness of basil and the vibrant colors of tomatoes and green onions.

In just 50 minutes, you can whip up this scrumptious pie that serves six, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. With each slice, you'll experience a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, from the crunchy exterior to the creamy interior. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Italian Pasta Pie is easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that not only looks stunning but also delivers on flavor. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • oz angel hair pasta uncooked (capellini)
  • 18 slices bread french
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • oz swiss cheese shredded
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh chopped
  • 10 oz alfredo sauce refrigerated
  • medium plum tomatoes chopped (Roma)
  • tablespoons spring onion sliced
  • tablespoon parmesan grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, brush bread with butter. In 9-inch glass pie plate, line bottom and side with bread, butter sides up and slightly overlapping slices.
  3. Bake about 10 minutes or until light brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix Swiss cheese, 1 tablespoon of the basil and the Alfredo sauce.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  6. Add pasta to sauce mixture; toss to mix thoroughly. Spoon into baked crust.
  7. Sprinkle with tomatoes, onions and Romano cheese.
  8. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories779kcal
Protein15.15%
Fat24.46%
Carbs60.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.08
Glycemic Load
82.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.216956772153%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:779.26kcal
38.96%
Fat:21.17g
32.56%
Saturated Fat:8.48g
52.98%
Carbohydrates:117.58g
39.19%
Net Carbohydrates:111.83g
40.66%
Sugar:11.02g
12.25%
Cholesterol:44.74mg
14.91%
Sodium:1561mg
67.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.5g
58.99%
Selenium:71.36µg
101.95%
Vitamin B1:1.4mg
93.08%
Manganese:1.35mg
67.47%
Folate:251.01µg
62.75%
Vitamin B2:0.9mg
53.07%
Iron:9.09mg
50.49%
Vitamin B3:9.85mg
49.24%
Phosphorus:337.37mg
33.74%
Vitamin K:31.02µg
29.55%
Calcium:275.64mg
27.56%
Fiber:5.76g
23.02%
Magnesium:89.93mg
22.48%
Zinc:3.06mg
20.41%
Copper:0.4mg
20.07%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.36%
Vitamin A:579.18IU
11.58%
Potassium:393.63mg
11.25%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.32%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.38%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin C:4.64mg
5.63%