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Curly Pasta & Zucchini Bake

A cheesy pasta and veggie bake that tastes just as good when reheated.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce bag whole-grain pasta curly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini ends trimmed and cut into 1" chunks, can also sub eggplant
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese plus extra for garnish (optional)
  • 1 large handful fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Boil the pasta and drain a few minutes before the recommended time on the package (al dente). Set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the zucchini while stirring occasionally until it is tender when pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl mix together the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, cheeses, basil, salt, and pepper then stir in the pasta and zucchini.
  4. Pour into a large rectangular baking dish. Garnish with dollops of ricotta cheese (if desired) and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  5. Flip the oven to the broiler setting and cook until the cheese on top is golden brown, about 1 to 2 more minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Curly Pasta & Zucchini Bake Amount Per Serving Calories 208 Calories from Fat 162 % Daily Value* Fat 18g28%Saturated Fat 10g63%Cholesterol 60mg20%Sodium 361mg16%Potassium 169mg5%Carbohydrates 4g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 8g16% Vitamin A 709IU14%Vitamin C 9mg11%Calcium 192mg19%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 208
  • Calories from Fat 162
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 18g
  • 28%
  • Saturated Fat 10g
  • 63%
  • Cholesterol 60mg
  • 20%
  • Sodium 361mg
  • 16%
  • Potassium 169mg
  • 5%
  • Carbohydrates 4g
  • 1%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 8g
  • 16%
  • Vitamin A 709IU
  • 14%
  • Vitamin C 9mg
  • 11%
  • Calcium 192mg
  • 19%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%