Baked Ziti And Roasted Veggies Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti And Roasted Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb eggplant, cubed; 1 large red onion, cubed; 2 yellow peppers, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Sauce; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed; 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, cooked according to directions on package; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb eggplant, cubed
1 large red onion, cubed
2 yellow peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, cooked according to directions on package
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Heat oven to 450F.
2
Toss eggplant, red onion, peppers, oil and salt in shallow pan.
3
Roast 30 minutes stirring once or twice until vegetables begin to brown.
4
Sauce: Heat oil in saucepan.
5
Add onions& cook covered over medium heat 10 min.
6
Stir in garlic, red pepper and fennel Cook 30 seconds.
7
Add tomatoes salt pepper sugar and thyme.
8
Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
9
Stirr in parsley.
10
Reduce oven heat to 400F.
11
Toss ziti with vegetables sauce and spinach in bowl.
12
Spread in shallow 3-quart baking dish.
13
Sprinkle mozzarella over top.
14
Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb eggplant, cubed, 1 large red onion, cubed, 2 yellow peppers, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti And Roasted Veggies falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Ziti And Roasted Veggies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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