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Vegetable Loaded Baked Pasta
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Vegetable Loaded Baked Pasta

Make this easy weeknight dinner tonight - loaded with vegetables, pasta, and cheese, you'll have a family meal in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini dry
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz. baby bella mushroom sliced
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2-3 garlic finely chopped, cloves
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/2 /2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning optional
  • 1 cup cherry tomato diced
  • 2 cups spinach tightly packed and chopped, leaves
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella diced
  • basil for garnish, as desired
  • parmesan for garnish, as desired

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F. In a large saucepan, bring salt water to a boil, and cook pasta for half of the suggested cooking time (approximately 3-4 minutes). You want it to still be hard in the middle as it will cook again. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cauliflower and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Add Italian seasoning and garlic, stir to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped spinach, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
  3. Add tomato sauce and pasta to vegetables and stir to combine. Layer half of the pasta into a casserole baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella. Add the remaining pasta to the baking dish and cover with remaining mozzarella. Bake pasta for 18-20 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted and turning golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan as desired.

Notes

  • To make vegan, omit the cheese or use vegan mozzarella.