Baked Ziti with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Parmesan

Name: Baked Ziti with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large yellow bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms; 2 medium red bell peppers; 2 medium orange bell peppers; 1 pound ziti; 8 scallions (green part only); 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan (about 6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1
Chop yellow bell peppers and onion and mince garlic.
2
In a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan cook yellow peppers, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are soft, about 30 minutes.
3
Stir in cream.
4
In a blender puree mixture in batches (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
5
(Sauce may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
6
Bring sauce to room temperature before proceeding.)
7
Thinly slice mushrooms lengthwise and cut red and orange bell peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
8
In a deep large heavy skillet cook mushrooms and peppers in remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened and most of liquid is evaporated, about 8 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
9
Preheat oven to 375F.
10
Fill a 6- to 7-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil.
11
Stir in ziti and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
12
Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water and drain ziti well in a colander.
13
Rinse ziti and drain well.
14
Thinly slice scallion greens.
15
Into sauce stir ziti, mushroom mixture, scallion greens, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, reserved cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste.
16
Spoon mixture into a 3-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
17
Bake ziti in middle of oven until hot and pasta begins to brown, about 20 minutes.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large yellow bell peppers (about 1 1/2 pounds), 1 large onion, 3 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Parmesan falls under the General 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!