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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake: Easy, Flavorful Comfort!

A delightful Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake that celebrates vibrant flavors with roasted vegetables and gooey cheese. Perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 250 g rigatoni or penne Cook 2-3 minutes less than package instructions
For the Vegetables
  • 2 Bell Peppers Use seasonal vegetables if preferred
  • 1 Aubergine Substitute with similar veggies if not available
  • 1 Courgette Can replace with spinach for a different twist
  • 1 Onion Shallots are a great alternative
For the Sauce
  • 250 g Cherry Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used if preferred
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes Crushed tomatoes can be used for a smoother texture
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Roasted garlic adds a sweeter note
  • 10 g Fresh Basil Dried basil works if fresh is unavailable
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 200 g Mozzarella Cheese Burrata or a blend of cheeses can be used
  • 50 g Pesto Store-bought or homemade, it's versatile
  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for a vegan option

Equipment

  • roasting tin
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • stove

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Roast the vegetables in a tin with oil, salt, and pepper for 45 minutes, stirring twice.
  3. Mix in cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  4. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 4-6 tablespoons of the cooking water before draining.
  5. Combine drained pasta with roasted vegetable mixture, reserved pasta water, mozzarella, and pesto.
  6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh basil leaves for extra color and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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