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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mouthwatering Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake You’ll Love

A delicious Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake that's adaptable, hearty, and perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni or Penne Cook 2-3 minutes less than package instructions to prevent mushiness
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers Mix colors for variety
  • 1 whole Aubergine (Eggplant) Can replace with zucchini or mushrooms
  • 1 whole Courgette (Zucchini) Summer squash can be used interchangeably
  • 1 whole Onion Yellow or red onions are suitable
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with grape or chopped tomatoes
For the Sauce
  • 28 oz Chopped Tomatoes (Canned) Any canned variety or homemade sauce is fine
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is best
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Substitute with 1 teaspoon dried basil for every tablespoon of fresh
For the Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese A blend of mozzarella and other cheeses is ideal
  • 1/2 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grana Padano or nutritional yeast for vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Roasting tin

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large roasting tin, combine chopped peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for about 45 minutes, turning vegetables twice.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasting tin and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  4. While vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water before draining.
  5. In a bowl, combine drained pasta with roasted vegetables and reserved cooking water, stirring gently to mix.
  6. Fold in mozzarella cheese and pesto, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
  8. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

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