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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Deliciously Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake Magic

This Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake is a comforting blend of roasted vegetables, pasta, and cheese that's perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces rigatoni or penne Cook 2-3 minutes less than package instructions.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups bell peppers Mixed colors.
  • 1 medium aubergine Can substitute with zucchini.
  • 1 medium courgette Can substitute with asparagus.
  • 1 large onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cloves minced garlic Increase for more garlic flavor.
  • 1 cup fresh basil Can use dried basil as a substitute.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Can substitute with fontina.
  • 1/2 cup pesto Optional.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese For topping.
For Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Large Roasting Tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. In a large roasting tin, combine bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and basil; stir and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, 2-3 minutes less than package instructions.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables and stir in reserved pasta water.
  7. Fold in mozzarella cheese and pesto until evenly distributed.
  8. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with Parmesan, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different seasonal vegetables based on availability. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.

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