Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Bake is the perfect pasta for those who have a gluten free diet and who love lots of cheese!
I never thought of cooking anything gluten free before until last July when my nephew came to visit from Italy. It took some adjustment but for 10 days it helped me go outside of my box when it comes to cooking. I even cooked these cupcakes for him while he was here.
So last week I cooked a meal for a family in our church. I run a ministry called Meals Outreach Ministry. We help provide meals for members who may not necessarily have family close by or a support group around them. When I called the family on the phone, they said “it may not be so easy, we need a gluten free meal.” I said, No problem! I can handle it! So I ran to Aldi’s because they now carry a great selection of gluten free products for a minimal cost. I grabbed pesto, pasta and cheese! A great tasting meal that is ready in less than one hour! ENJOY!
Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Bake
Easy gluten free pesto pasta bake ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gluten free penne
- 2 tablespoons gluten free pesto
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Prepare 9 X 13 glass baking dish. Spray with non stick cooking spray (make sure it is gluten free).
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and place in large bowl.
- Add pesto to the pasta and stir till completely coated.
- Add half the pasta to your baking dish. Sprinkle half the cheese over the pasta.
- Pour remaining pasta into the your baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until completely melted! ENJOY!
What a nice meal program! And awesome that you were able to make them something gluten-free. It looks great!
Thanks Erin!
Love that this is gluten free! pinning to my gf board now!
Awesome! Thanks so much Amy!
Love this! My best friend is GF so I’m sure she would love this recipe!
I bet she would! Thanks!
I love that this is gluten free! How simple and fast to make, too!
Very simple and fast! Thanks Sheena!
Love the pesto!
One of my favorite ingredients to put over pasta!
In addition to having this as a gluten-free option – I love how simple this is to make! Looks delicious!
Thanks Martha!
Looks like it turned out great! I love any pasta dish!
Me too Tonia!
I didn’t even realize that Aldi had a gluten-free selection – nice! This is so simple, yet I know entirely delicious…pesto, cheese, pasta…on the menu!
They do! And keep adding more and more!
delicious!
Thanks!
This is a good and delicious meal for gluten-free diets. It is so wonderful that you run a ministry that helps people out with their meals!
I don’t need to eat gluten free but this sure looks delicious!!
I’m on a gluten-free diet and love lots of cheese, so you must have made this just for me, Nancy 🙂 Can’t wait to try it!
Yum yum! Pesto is one of my favorite ingredients, and we are trying to eat less gluten. I need to give this a try!
Aldi’s is the best!
We make a pesto pasta dish at least a couple of times per month in our house…it’s always a hit! I’ll bet your nephew loved this.
Oh my gosh, you seriously have three ingredients??? So easy, I love it!!!
What an amazing ministry group!! I bet they loved your pasta bake – this looks delicious!! I love pesto!
I use to make a pesto pasta all the time, but haven’t made it in forever. Your pasta looks so good, I have to make it again sooN!
I think you should Angie!
I am all about the cheese!
I am so all about the cheese!
A pesto pasta bake sounds fantastic – for some reason my pasta bakes are always “red” time to change that around. How wonderful that you were able to make a gluten free meal for those in need. Beautiful
Thanks Bea!
Mmm, I love anything with pesto! This looks so delicious!
Thanks Amanda!
This is such a perfect meal to give! Love it!
Thanks Kim!
That ministry sounds so wonderful – that’s great that you do that! Love this pasta dish and it’s simple ingredients.
I need all food bloggers as volunteers! Stat! Just kidding, it is a great ministry and I love to do it! Thanks Ashley!
What a great program – and awesome that you were able to make a gluten free meal easily. Gotta love Aldi!
Yes, Aldi made it definitely very affordable for me to do it! thanks Lauren!
I’m guessing your nephew extended his trip or is coming back soon for another helping of this yummy casserole!
Hopefully coming back soon! Thanks Toni!
How lovely that you started doing gluten free just in time to help out with the program! I don’t do gluten free very often but I think I have to try this pasta!
I haven’t done it too much either Anita but this pasta was super easy!
Great simple dinner!
Thanks Meseidy!
This looks so good Nancy! It is nice to have a go to meal to bring people with special diets! That pops up a lot now a days. I better get to Aldi!
This looks super yummy and comforting!
aww Meals Outreach Ministry sounds wonderful! Love the pasta that you made for them!
Love the simplicity of this gluten-free dinner! Just goes to show that it doesn’t always have to take tons of time to have a delicious pay off!
Exactly Sarah! Thanks!
What a great program! This looks fantastic, I know several of my readers would enjoy it. And you’re correct…ALDI’s has a great selection of gluten free products available now!