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Vegetable Pasta Bake

Vegetable Pasta Bake

by Nabeela Kauser
Indulge in a flavourful feast with this delightful Vegetable Pasta Bake. It's a rich, hearty dish that combines al dente Penne pasta with a medley of vegetables and a generous topping of melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Western
Servings 6
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pasta
  • 500 g Pasta Sauce
  • 200 g Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 Zucchinis sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Basil to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  • Cook the Penne pasta according to package instructions until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, sauté until they become fragrant and the onions are translucent.
  • Add the zucchini and bell peppers to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they are slightly tender.
  • Combine the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, and marinara sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Transfer the pasta and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Top it with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  • Allow the pasta bake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

This Vegetable Pasta Bake is a versatile dish. You can add other vegetables of your choice if you'd like.
Make sure to adjust the cooking time as necessary depending on the additional vegetables used. Enjoy this hearty and comforting meal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 706mgFibre: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 823IUVitamin C: 38mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 219mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baking, Dinner, Food, Pasta, Recipe, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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