Pasta Pesto Bake

For the pesto:
Mix everything together in a food processor except the oil and lemon. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil. Mix until well blended.

For the pasta:
Preheat oven to 325 F.

Prepare the noodles per the box instructions. Drain and add them into a 9×13 or similar-sized oval baking dish. Add the pesto and butter to the cooked noodles. Mix well. Add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce and mix well.

Finish by adding the cheese in 2 steps. Mix a little into the whole dish but put the majority on the top to get that crisp cheese topping.

Bake in a 325 F oven for 5 minutes, just to get a good melt on the cheese. Then turn the oven to high broil and brown the cheese. Serve and enjoy!