Vegetable Pasta Bake
This Vegetable Pasta Bake is a comforting and nutritious dish, brimming with vibrant vegetables and creamy cheese. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, offering a cozy meal that the whole family will enjoy. With its customizable ingredients, this recipe makes it easy to incorporate seasonal veggies into your diet while also providing delicious leftovers for lunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) penne pasta
- 2 cups (300g) mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms)
- 2 cups (480ml) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the mixed vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes to blend flavors.
- Combine cooked pasta with the vegetable-sauce mixture and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with herbs if desired, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg