Cheesy Baked Pasta

Steps

1. Clean, peel if needed, and chop the vegetables. Boil in lightly salted water for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Cook the pasta in salted water until just tender but not overcooked. Drain and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with the eggs until smooth. Add the crushed garlic, chopped parsley, and torn basil leaves. Season with a pinch of salt.
4. Fold the cooled vegetables into the cream cheese mixture, then add the cooked pasta. Mix gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
5. Grease a medium baking dish generously with butter. Pour in the pasta mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top and dot with the remaining butter.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 35 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese on top is melted and slightly crisp.
7. Serve with fresh salad or pickles. Also good reheated the next day.