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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Delight in Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake Tonight

Indulge in Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a comforting dish packed with colored vegetables and rich cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 500 grams Pasta (rigatoni or penne)
For the Veggies
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers can be swapped for zucchini
  • 1 piece Aubergine (Eggplant) or mushrooms as alternative
  • 2 pieces Courgette (Zucchini) or summer squash
  • 1 piece Onion or shallots
  • 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes can use canned if fresh are not available
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 30 grams Fresh Basil or parsley/Italian seasoning
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 250 grams Mozzarella Cheese or goat cheese/ricotta
  • 50 grams Pesto optional
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese can use nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Roasting Tin

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. In a large roasting tin, combine chopped bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  3. Place the roasting tin in the oven and roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, turning them twice.
  4. After 45 minutes, add cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the veggies. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of the cooking water before draining.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables in the roasting tin and pour in the reserved cooking water, tossing gently.
  7. Stir in mozzarella cheese and pesto until evenly distributed.
  8. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Allow the pasta bake to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for easy meals. Remember to save some pasta cooking water for a silky sauce.

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