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Vegetable Pasta Bake
Indulge in a flavourful feast with this delightful Vegetable Pasta Bake. It's a rich, hearty dish that combines al dente Penne pasta with a medley of vegetables and a generous topping of melted cheese.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
European , Italian
Ingredients
- 500 g pasta
- 500 g pasta sauce
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 zucchinis sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Cook the Penne pasta according to package instructions until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions, sauté until they become fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add the zucchini and bell peppers to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they are slightly tender.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, and marinara sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the pasta and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Top it with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Allow the pasta bake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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Notes
- This Vegetable Pasta Bake is a versatile dish. You can add other vegetables of your choice if you'd like.
- Make sure to adjust the cooking time as necessary depending on the additional vegetables used. Enjoy this hearty and comforting meal.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
700mg
(29%)
Potassium
706mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
823IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 823IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.