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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Delicious Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake You'll Love

Enjoy this Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a comforting blend of pasta and roasted vegetables that's perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Pasta (e.g., rigatoni or penne)
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Chopped peppers
  • 1 medium Aubergine (Eggplant)
  • 1 medium Courgette (Zucchini)
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 cup Fresh basil
For the Sauce & Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Pesto optional
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • roasting tin
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. In a large roasting tin, mix chopped peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  3. Place the vegetables in the preheated oven and roast for about 45 minutes, turning twice.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasted vegetables and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 4-6 tablespoons of pasta water.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the roasted vegetable mixture and reserved pasta water. Gently fold in mozzarella and pesto.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top and return to the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  8. Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes.

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