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The Best Veggie Pasta Bake

The Best Veggie Pasta Bake

The Best Veggie Pasta Bake is a hearty vegetarian dish, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 casserole
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 476
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ziti noodles or pasta of choice
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan Cheese if not vegetarian)
  • 1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or cheese of choice)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 cups jar tomato sauce, divided
  • Dried parsley or basil, for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan or casserole dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Pan for sautéing

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Rub or spray the inside of 9×13 pan or casserole dish with olive oil or butter.
  3. Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute veggies and spices over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Add cooked pasta, cheese, and veggies to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk and add to pasta, cheese, and veggies.
  6. Pour half of pasta, cheese, and veggie mixture into casserole dish. Pour over half the marinara sauce. Repeat again for second layer.
  7. Sprinkle extra cheese and dried herbs on top and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top begins to brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casseroleCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSodium: 1452mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or cheese.

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