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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Deliciously Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake Recipe

This Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake combines roasted vegetables and creamy cheese for a comforting, hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 500 grams Short Tube-shaped Pasta (e.g., Rigatoni, Penne) Cook slightly under package instructions
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 500 grams Mixed Vegetables (e.g., Bell Peppers, Eggplant, Zucchini, Onion) Use seasonal vegetables
  • 250 grams Cherry Tomatoes
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh or jarred
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Can substitute with dried herbs
For the Creamy Cheeses
  • 250 grams Mozzarella Cheese Opt for fresh mozzarella
  • 100 grams Parmesan Cheese Can use nutritional yeast as a vegan alternative
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 150 grams Pesto Optional but recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • roasting tin
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Combine your chopped mixed vegetables in a large roasting tin, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, turning them twice during roasting.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasted vegetables, and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions, reserving some cooking water.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the roasted vegetable mixture, incorporating reserved cooking water as needed.
  7. Mix in mozzarella and optionally the pesto, then top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the oven for another 10 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on seasonal options to personalize your dish.

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