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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake: Comfort in Every Bite

Enjoy a comforting Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake packed with fresh flavors and roasted veggies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Vegetables
  • 400 g pasta Rigatoni or penne works best.
  • 2 bell peppers Chopped.
  • 1 aubergine
  • 1 courgette
  • 1 onion Chopped.
  • 500 g cherry tomatoes Bursts with juiciness.
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • fresh basil A handful.
For Seasoning and Toppings
  • olive oil Drizzle.
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese Chunks or slices.
  • 100 g pesto Dollops throughout.
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Add-ons
  • 4-6 tablespoons reserved pasta cooking water Helps sauce and pasta marry perfectly.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting tin
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Combine chopped bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion in a roating tin. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss well.
  3. Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, turning twice during cooking.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasted vegetables and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of pasta cooking water before draining.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the roasted vegetable mixture and stir gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Fold in mozzarella cheese and pesto throughout the mixture.
  9. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
  10. Bake again for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and delicious as leftovers.

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