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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake That Everyone Will Love

A delicious Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake that's healthy, vegetarian, and versatile, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 g Pasta (rigatoni or penne) Cook al dente.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Peppers Mix varieties like red, yellow, or spicy.
  • 1 medium Aubergine (Eggplant) Can swap for zucchini if preferred.
  • 1 medium Courgette (Zucchini) Tender veggie that balances the dish.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Can replace with diced canned tomatoes.
For the Sauce
  • 400 g Chopped tomatoes Canned or fresh.
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic Fresh is ideal.
  • 1 cup Fresh basil Use less if substituting with dried.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 200 g Mozzarella cheese Dairy-free alternative for vegan.
  • 100 g Pesto Choose your favorite variety.
  • 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese Optional, for a salty crust.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • roasting tin
  • large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Chop the peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion into bite-sized pieces, toss with oil, salt, and pepper in a spacious roasting tin.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. After 45 minutes, remove the tin and add cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil.
  5. Cook your pasta al dente in salted water, reserving 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the roasted vegetables and reserved cooking water.
  7. Stir in mozzarella cheese and pesto until well combined.
  8. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and bake for 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the dish cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the pasta, ensure vegetables are not overcrowded while roasting, and let the dish rest before serving.

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