Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake
This Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake is a flavor-packed dish featuring roasted vegetables, pasta, feta, and mozzarella cheese, making it a family favorite.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- large baking dish
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 14 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, chopped into thin slices
- 1 small red bell pepper seeds removed, chopped into large chunks
- 1 small orange bell pepper seeds removed, chopped into large chunks
- 1 small zucchini, chopped into small chunks
- 1 small eggplant, cut into small chunks
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Tomatoes and Cheese
- 14 ounces can of diced fire roasted tomatoes or use regular diced tomatoes
- 16 ounces can tomato sauce
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, to al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the vegetables and garlic on a large non-stick baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl mix together the oregano, basil, thyme, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the spices over the vegetables.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender, stirring once while they cook.
- Once done, remove from the oven and add the vegetables to a large baking dish.
- Turn down the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add the pasta and mix well.
- Top the pasta with the feta cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parsley.
Notes
Store leftover pasta bake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. For freezing, cover with foil after cooking and store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 1069mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2272IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 3mg
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