Zucchini Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Zucchini Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cups chopped zucchini; 1 tomato, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch dried celery flakes; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 tomato, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch dried celery flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix the Parmesan cheese and crackers.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the onion in the skillet, and cook and stir until tender. Mix in the zucchini, tomato, and garlic, and season with oregano, basil, celery, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the zucchini is tender.
4
In the prepared casserole dish, mix the pasta with the vegetable mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with the Parmesan cheese mixture.
5
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is lightly browned. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 ounces penne pasta, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Pasta Bake 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.

Zucchini Pasta Bake

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