Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake With Tomatoes And Cream

Name: Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake With Tomatoes And Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 7 ounces tomato paste; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 ripe tomato, sliced; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 9 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
7 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup sour cream
1 ripe tomato, sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
9 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Combine chopped tomatoes, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, tomato paste, sour cream, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and cooked garlic in a large bowl and season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix in penne pasta and spread into the prepared baking dish. Cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake With Tomatoes And Cream Sauce 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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Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake With Tomatoes And Cream Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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