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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Delicious Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake Your Family Will Love

Enjoy this Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a flavorful and adaptable dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 500 grams rigatoni or penne Cook 2-3 minutes less than package directions.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers Any variety.
  • 1 piece Aubergine
  • 1 piece Courgette Can be swapped with seasonal zucchinis.
  • 1 piece Onion
For the Sauce
  • 250 grams Cherry Tomatoes Fresh or canned.
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes Can interchange with fresh tomatoes.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best.
  • 15 grams Fresh Basil Can swap for dried if necessary.
For the Creamy Layers
  • 200 grams Mozzarella Cheese Reserve some for topping.
  • 50 grams Pesto Optional but recommended.
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a vegan substitute.

Equipment

  • roasting tin
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. Chop your bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion into bite-sized pieces and place them in a roasting tin. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, stirring twice for even browning.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasted vegetables and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain.
  6. Combine the al dente pasta with the roasted vegetables in a large mixing bowl and add the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat.
  7. Fold in the mozzarella cheese and pesto, reserving some mozzarella for topping.
  8. Transfer to a baking dish, topping with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and frozen for ease during busy nights. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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