Dump-and-Bake Vegetable Pasta Bake
A simple and delicious vegetable pasta bake that combines zesty marinara, tender vegetables, and gooey melted cheese all in one dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the rotini pasta, marinara sauce, and water in a baking dish, stirring to coat the pasta.
- Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms.
- Mix everything together again for even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, substitute vegetable broth for water. Add different vegetables or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, vegetable, bake, easy recipe, family dinner
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