Veggie Pasta Bake
Vegetable pasta bake — pasta + marinara + vegetables + cheese, baked until bubbly. One-dish meal. Italian-American comfort.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
234 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Pasta100 g
- Carrot½ medium
- Bell Pepper½
- Onion½ medium
- Cheese½ cup
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Parmesan Cheese¼ cup
- Basil½
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Pasta100 g
- Carrot0.5 medium
- Bell Pepper0.5
- Onion0.5 medium
- Cheese0.5 cup
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Parmesan Cheese0.25 cup
- Basil0.5
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Cook 1 lb pasta (penne or rigatoni) 1 min less than package. Drain.
- 2
Sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 2 chopped zucchini in 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 min until tender. Add 4 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 min.
- 3
Add 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce + 1 can crushed tomatoes + 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + 1 teaspoon salt.
- 4
Combine pasta with sauce mixture. Stir in 1 cup ricotta + 1 cup mozzarella + ½ cup Parmesan.
- 5
Transfer to 9×13 baking dish. Top with 1 more cup mozzarella + ¼ cup Parmesan.
- 6
Cover with foil, bake 25 min. Uncover, bake 10-15 min until golden bubbly. Top with fresh basil. Serve with salad and garlic bread.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Cook pasta slightly under.
- 2.Sauté vegetables.
- 3.Three cheeses for depth.
- 4.Cover then uncover.
🔬 Why It Works
Vegetable pasta bake succeeds because all the elements (pasta, sauce, vegetables, cheese) bake into a cohesive one-dish meal. The vegetables provide nutrients; the cheese provides indulgence. Easy weeknight option.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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