Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables Recipe


Submitted by colleen10

Makes 8 servings


Delicious vegetarian pasta dish with a smoky flavor. A Giada recipe.

Ingredients
2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 yellow squash, (summer squash) quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 oz. cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated mozzarella (smoked), grated
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.

  4. In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.

  5. Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

Categories

Main Dish, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 339.2g
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Amount Per Serving
Calories
409
Calories from Fat
153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
17.0g
26%
Saturated Fat
6.9g
35%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
34mg
11%
Sodium
996mg
41%
Total Carbohydrates
48.9g
16%
Dietary Fiber
9.2g
37%
Sugars
9.9g
Protein
19.6g
Vitamin A 38% Vitamin C 74%
Calcium 27% Iron 22%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+
  Good points
  • High in vitamin C
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