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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Savory Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake to Delight Your Tastebuds

This Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake combines colorful veggies in a cheesy, comforting dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting tin or deep baking dish
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 1 lb short tube-shaped pasta rigatoni or penne

For the Vegetables

  • 2 pieces medium peppers chopped
  • 1 piece medium aubergine chopped
  • 1 piece medium courgette chopped
  • 1 piece medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes 14 oz

For Flavor

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped

For the Cheesy Goodness

  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese in chunks or slices
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Adjusting Consistency

  • 4-6 tablespoon reserved pasta cooking water

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5. Place the chopped vegetables in a roasting tin.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix to coat the vegetables well.
  • Roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, turning them twice for even roasting.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes, canned chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil, then return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Boil salted water. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Reserve 4-6 tablespoon of cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Combine pasta with the roasted vegetable mixture, adding reserved cooking water to adjust consistency.
  • Incorporate mozzarella cheese and pesto into the mixture.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

This pasta bake can be prepared one day in advance and refrigerated before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword cheesy pasta, Comfort Food, Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, vegetable bake
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