Baked Pasta with Summer Veggies

By kscribner

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves : 8

Ingredients

• 1 Lg onion, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 2 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 Zucchini sliced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 lb. Ziti or penne pasta
• 1 c. Part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 c. Parmesean, shredded
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 3 Tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/2 lb. Mozzarella, cubed
• 3/4 c. Bread crumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from mealsmatter.org

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Cook pasta about 2 minutes short of package directions (it should be a bit firm).

3. Toss onion, garlic, peppers, and zucchini in a large bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Place vegetables on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until slightly singed.

4. Mix ricotta, 1/2 c. parmesean and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Gently fold in cooked pasta, veggies, tomatoes, oregano and cubed mozzarella. Pour into greased baking dish.

5. Sprinkle top with remaining parmesean and bread crumbs. Bake uncovered until slightly brown and bubbling (about 20 minutes). Serve immediately.