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title: Roasted Pepper & Mozz Cavatappi Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/roasted-pepper-and-mozz-cavatappi-bake-66c39f305cb721784e636ac8
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
time_required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Veggie, Easy Prep, Pasta, Comfort Food]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 3300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy tomato sauce; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding garlic or Italian seasoning.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this dish was to make, with simple steps and minimal chopping.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/roasted-pepper-mozz-cavatappi-bake.avif"
---

#large pan{} and #baking sheet{} ready. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack on top position. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Halve @bell pepper{1%unit} lengthwise, remove stem and seeds. Thinly slice @chives{1%bunch}. Tear @fresh mozzarella{2%oz} into bite-size pieces.

Rub each bell pepper half with a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp}. Season with @salt{½%tsp} and @pepper{¼%tsp}. Place on a #baking sheet{}, cut sides down. Roast on top rack until softened and lightly charred ~{20%minutes}.

Place @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Microwave until just melted ~{30%seconds}. Stir in @panko breadcrumbs{¼%cup} and season with a pinch of salt.

Add @cavatappi pasta{4%oz} to boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain and set aside.

Heat #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @marinara sauce{1%cup}, @water{½%cup}, half the chives, a pinch of @chili flakes{½%tsp}, and a big pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer until slightly thickened ~{5%minutes}. Turn off heat; stir in @cream cheese{2%oz} until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove bell pepper from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a cutting board, then thinly slice. Heat broiler to high. Stir sliced bell pepper and drained cavatappi into pan with sauce. If sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water. Season with salt and pepper. > TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle pasta mixture with fresh mozzarella and panko breadcrumbs. Broil until cheese melts and panko is golden brown ~{4%minutes}. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Sprinkle pasta bake with remaining chives and as much remaining chili flakes as you like. Serve family style or divide between plates.