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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake That's Easy and Wholesome

A delightful Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake featuring roasted vegetables and cheesy goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 200 grams Pasta (rigatoni or penne) Substitutions: fusilli or shells
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers Mixed colors for visual appeal
  • 1 piece Aubergine (eggplant) Substitute with mushrooms if preferred
  • 1 piece Zucchini (courgette) Substitute with summer squash
  • 1 piece Onion Shallots or leeks can be used for sweetness
  • 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes work as substitutes
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
For the Topping
  • 200 grams Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with any melty cheese
  • 50 grams Pesto Omit or swap for another variety
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese
Herbs
  • 10 grams Fresh Basil Substitute with parsley if desired

Equipment

  • roasting tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C for fan ovens) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Chop bell peppers, aubergine, zucchini, and onion into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil, stir and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving 4-6 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the roasted vegetables, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  7. Fold in chunks of mozzarella cheese and pesto, mixing until well combined.
  8. Transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking the pasta; it continues cooking during baking. Save some reserved pasta water for a silky sauce.

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