Cheesy Baked Penne With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Cheesy Baked Penne With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 pound penne rigate; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped; 1 small yellow squash, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups (32 oz.) spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup torn fresh basil; 2 cups ricotta; 12 ounces shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 pound penne rigate
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (32 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
2 cups ricotta
12 ounces shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes.
2
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add bell pepper, squash, zucchini and garlic; saute for 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Drain pasta and return to pot. Add spaghetti sauce, vegetable mixture and basil; stir. Taste and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
4
Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of pasta mixture in dish; drop spoonfuls of ricotta mixture over pasta. Cover with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, about 35 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

590

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 pound penne rigate, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Baked Penne With Vegetables 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.

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Cheesy Baked Penne With Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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