Nudeln Vegetarisch Auflauf / Pasta Casserole

Auflauf is something which is cooked or baked in a vessel and served in  the same. Auflauf is in German and usually known as Casserole. I learn  this from a dear friend of mine in Germany. Here I have used Penne Rigate Pasta and Hollandish Sauce with vegetables.

Ingredients :

• Penne Rigate Pasta : 120 gms
• Brocolli, Carrots, Potatoes - 200 gms together
• Hollandish Sauce mix - 1 Pack
• Whipped Cream - 5 tbsp
• Milk - 1 cup
• Garlic - 1 tbsp
• Onions - 2 Nos.
• Pepper - 1/4 tbsp
• Italian Seasoning - 1/2 tsp 
• Cheese grated - 1 cup (I used Gaud)
• Capsicum - 1 Small
• Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method of preparation :

• Cook Pasta as per the instruction on the pack, add 1/2 tsp salt while cooking and drain water.Keep aside
• Cook Mixed vegetables till they are 3/4th cooked and drain water. Keep aside 
• In a Pan heat oil and add garlic then onions and fry for a min.
• Add Hollandish sauce powder with milk and cream and salt if required.
• If you are using creamy hollandish sauce you can skip whipped cream.
• Bring it to boil, this should be saucy and not too watery. Boil for a few extra minutes if its watery.
• Add Italian seasoning, pepper  and keep aside
• In a baking tray spread the pasta and then add cooked vegetables and pour the sauce on it.
• Lift the tray and shake it or use a fork to spread the sauce. Arrange capsicum pieces on it. 
• Spread the grated cheese allover this so that it forms a layer and covers.
• Bake it for 25 to 30 min in a pre heated oven @ 350 deg.
• Serve hot

Note : The above preparation serves 3. Do not put the pasta layer on top as it turns out hard due to heat.
Also Known as :  Pasta Casserole, Veg Pasta Casserole, Italian Pasta, One Pot Pasta Meal
Variations : Add vegetables of your choice. You can substitute hollandish sauce with your choice of sauce.