Description
This comforting vegetable pasta bake is hearty, delicious, and packed with nutrients. Perfect for a family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add bell pepper and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the vegetable mixture with cooked pasta and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, substitute cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg