Iceland Cod & Mozz Cavatappi Bake

🥘 Ingredients

• bell pepper
  1 unit
• butter
  1 tbsp
• cavatappi pasta
  8 oz
• chili flakes
  ½ tsp
• chives
  2 tbsp
• cream cheese
  4 oz
• fresh mozzarella
  6 oz
• icelandic cod
  12 oz
• marinara sauce
  15 oz
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ½ cup
• pepper
  1 tsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• water
  ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

• medium pot
• baking sheet
• small bowl
• large pan
• ovenproof dish

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.
2. 

   2

   Halve and deseed bell pepper . Rub each half with a drizzle of olive oil ; season with salt and pepper . Place on a baking sheet , cut sides down.

   bell pepper: 1 unit, olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, pepper: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, place butter in a small bowl ; microwave until just melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in panko breadcrumbs and season with salt.

   butter: 1 tbsp, panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup
4. 

   4

   Once water is boiling, add cavatappi pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 10 minutes .

   cavatappi pasta: 8 oz
5. 

   5

   While pasta cooks, heat a large, preferably ovenproof, large pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara sauce , water , half the chives , a pinch of chili flakes , and a big pinch of salt; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened ⏱️ 5 minutes .

   marinara sauce: 15 oz, water: ½ cup, chives: 2 tbsp, chili flakes: ½ tsp
6. 

   6

   Once bell pepper is done roasting, remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer bell pepper to a cutting board, then thinly slice.
7. 

   7

   Drain pasta and add to the marinara sauce along with cream cheese and icelandic cod (cut into strips). Stir until cheese is melted and fish is coated. Transfer mixture to an ovenproof dish . Top with sliced bell peppers, fresh mozzarella , and panko mixture. Broil until golden and bubbly ⏱️ 5 minutes . Sprinkle pasta bake with remaining chives and as many remaining chili flakes as you like. Serve family style or divide between plates.

   cream cheese: 4 oz, icelandic cod: 12 oz, fresh mozzarella: 6 oz