Iceland Cod & Mozz Cavatappi Bake

🥘 Ingredients

• bell pepper
  1 unit
• black pepper
  ½ tsp
• butter
  1 tbsp
• cavatappi pasta
  8 oz
• chili flakes
  ½ tsp
• chives
  2 tbsp
• cream cheese
  2 oz
• fresh mozzarella
  4 oz
• iceland cod
  1 lb
• marinara sauce
  10 oz
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  ¼ cup
• salt
  1 tsp
• water
  ½ cup

🍳 Cookware

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

1. 

   1

   Preheat oven to 400°F with rack on top position. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.
2. 

   2

   Halve bell pepper and discard seeds. Rub cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper . Place on a baking sheet , cut-side down, and roast until slightly charred ⏱️ 15 minutes .

   bell pepper: 1 unit, olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
3. 

   3

   While peppers roast, place butter in a small bowl . Microwave until melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in panko breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

   butter: 1 tbsp, panko breadcrumbs: ¼ cup
4. 

   4

   Add cavatappi pasta to boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ⏱️ 9 minutes . Drain and set aside.

   cavatappi pasta: 8 oz
5. 

   5

   Heat a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add marinara sauce , water , half of chives , a pinch of chili flakes , and a big pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened ⏱️ 3 minutes .

   marinara sauce: 10 oz, water: ½ cup, chives: 2 tbsp, chili flakes: ½ tsp
6. 

   6

   Once roasted, transfer bell pepper to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Thinly slice.
7. 

   7

   Reduce oven to broil. Arrange drained pasta in the pan with marinara sauce. Nestle iceland cod on top. Dot with cream cheese , then top with sliced peppers, fresh mozzarella , and panko mixture. Broil until cheese is melted and panko is golden ⏱️ 4 minutes .

   iceland cod: 1 lb, cream cheese: 2 oz, fresh mozzarella: 4 oz
8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining chives and as many chili flakes as you like. Serve family-style or divide between plates.