Cacio e Pepe Pasta Bake

Made with Leggo's Gourmet Cacio e Pepe Pasta Sauce, elbow pasta, parmesan and breadcrumbs, this simple bake comes together in just a few easy steps - soak, stir, top and bake. The result? A golden, bubbling pasta bake with all the cheesy, peppery flavour of the Italian classic, minus the complexity.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups dried elbow pasta
- 1 jar Leggo’s Gourmet Cacio e Pepe Pasta Sauce
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Extra cracked black pepper, to serve
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Place the dried pasta into a large bowl and cover with hot water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour the Leggo’s Gourmet Cacio e Pepe Pasta Sauce into an oven-proof saucepan over medium heat.
- Drain the pasta, then add it straight into the sauce along with 1 cup of the pasta water. Stir well to combine.
- Top with parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling on top.
- Finish with extra cracked black pepper and enjoy.