Best 7 Roasted Vegetable Penne Bake Recipes

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"Roasted Vegetable Penne Bake": A Culinary Symphony of Flavors

Welcome to the world of culinary artistry, where roasted vegetables and penne pasta come together in a symphony of flavors to create the ultimate comfort food: "Roasted Vegetable Penne Bake." This delectable dish is a celebration of fresh, seasonal vegetables, hearty penne pasta, and a creamy, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will showcase the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making this roasted vegetable penne bake the star of your table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h6m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red bell peppers (cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch strips)
2 zucchini (quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 summer squash (quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 cremini mushrooms (quartered)
1 yellow onion (peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb blend or herbes de Provence
1 pound penne or elicoidali pasta
3 cups marinara sauce
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (plus 1/3 cup for topping)
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the bell peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onion with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the herbs. Bake until tender, about 15 -minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure it is not completely cooked. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, fontina, mozzarella, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, the peas, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently mix using a wooden spoon until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are -combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and the butter pieces. Bake until the top is golden and the cheese melts, about 25 -minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6

ROASTED VEGETABLE BAKED PENNE



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Layers of pasta, flavorful roasted vegetables, a simple homemade red sauce, and melty cheese make this roasted vegetable baked penne to die for!

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Pasta

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 red onion ($0.44)
1 zucchini ($0.79)
1 yellow squash ($1.11)
1 bell pepper ($1.69)
2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.26)
⅛ tsp salt ($0.02)
⅛ tsp pepper ($0.02)
1 yellow onion ($0.32)
2 Tbsp butter ($0.26)
1 28oz. can crushed tomatoes ($0.79)
3 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.12)
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning* ($0.30)
¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
½ cup water ($0.02)
1 lb. penne ($1.00)
15 oz. ricotta ($2.19)
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend**, divided ($1.86)
1/4 tsp pepper ($0.02)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish) ($0.11)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Dice the red onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Spread the diced vegetables out over a large baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss until all the vegetables are coated in oil.
  • Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven, stirring once half way through, for about 45 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the edges are brown and caramelized.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, begin the red sauce. Finely dice the yellow onion and add it to a sauce pot with the butter. Sauté for a few minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and water.
  • Stir the sauce to combine. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer, then turn the heat down to low and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are finished roasting (about 30 minutes).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the shredded Italian cheese blend, and ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the penne. Once boiling, add the penne and continue to boil until the pasta is tender. Drain the penne in a colander, then return it to the pot with the heat turned off.
  • Stir one cup of the red sauce into the drained pasta to coat the pasta in flavor. Add the roasted vegetables to the remaining red sauce and stir to combine.
  • To layer the casserole, place half of the sauce coated penne in the bottom of a 9x13" or 3 quart casserole dish. Add half of the cheese mixture on top in dollops, followed by half of the roasted vegetable and red sauce mixture. The ingredients do not need to create a solid layer or completely cover the previous layer. Repeat with a second layer of pasta, cheese, and vegetable red sauce. Finally, top the casserole with the second cup of shredded Italian cheese blend.
  • Cover the casserole with foil, making sure it doesn't touch the cheese on top. Place the casserole in the oven (still turned on to 400ºF) and bake for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, remove the foil and switch the oven from bake to broil. Broil the top of the casserole to brown the cheese for 3-5 minutes (watch closely as broilers can vary quite a bit from oven to oven). Top with chopped parsley if desired and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 494.86 kcal, Carbohydrate 60.24 g, Protein 20.76 g, Fat 19.79 g, Sodium 681.56 mg, Fiber 5.35 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE PENNE BAKE



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For a twist, toss veggies with seasoning and oil. Poke holes in a disposable foil-lined pan, grill covered over medium heat, 4-5 minutes per side or until crisp-tender. -Robyn Cavallaro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms, onion, oil and Italian seasoning; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, provolone cheese, peas, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese; dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUSAGE AND ROASTED VEGETABLE PENNE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
1 medium zucchini, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, cheeks removed
1/2 pound button mushrooms, stemmed
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, washed and dried
2 sweet or hot Italian sausages, thinly sliced or casings removed
1/4 cup white wine
12 ounces whole-grain penne, cooked according to package instructions, 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss all the vegetables, except the tomatoes, with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast, until caramelized, about 30 minutes, turning vegetables halfway through the cooking time. In a small bowl, add the tomatoes and the remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the baking sheet, at the halfway point of cooking, to caramelize.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage and saute until cooked through. Turn up the heat and deglaze with white wine. Once the vegetables are cooked, cool slightly, then coarsely chop. Add the vegetables and any pan juices to the sausage in the skillet. Toss in the cooked penne, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to moisten. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Roasted peppers, zucchini, summer squash and cremini mushrooms baked in a dish with penne, cheese and tomato sauce.You might also like Giada de Laurentiis' Most Popular Pasta Recipes.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     bake,dinner,Main,pasta,Roast,side,vegetables

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 Tbsp dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 lb(s) penne pasta
3 cups store bought marinara sauce
1 cup Fontina cheese, grated
½ cup smoked mozzarella, grated
1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus ⅓ cup for topping
2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLE PENNE



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Make and share this Oven-Roasted Vegetable Penne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into thin wedges
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups penne pasta
3 tablespoons italian style tomato paste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and zucchini in a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Roast, uncovered, in a 400 oven for 20 minutes, stirring once.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Stir pasta into the roast veggies along with tomato paste. Bake uncovered, in a 400 oven, for 10 more minutes.
  • To serve, stir pasta and vegetables. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and basil.

ROASTED BALSAMIC VEGETABLES WITH PENNE



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An extremely easy and healthy vegetarian dinner or side dish. I discovered this recipe in Shape magazine. I made just a few changes considering I couldn't find all the ingredients needed from the original recipe at my local grocery store. Needless to say, it turned out to be delicious!

Provided by A Marx

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 eggplant, cut into bite-size (about 1 cup)
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slivers
4 teaspoons dried basil, divided
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces penne pasta (I used homemade fettucini noodles, but any pasta will work)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
4 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500ºF.
  • In a medium bowl, add zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, onion, bell pepper, 2 teaspoons basil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and toss.
  • Place in a single layer on a large cookie sheet lined with foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife and just beginning to brown.
  • Cook pasta. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add sour cream, vegetables, 2 teaspoons basil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and toss to combine.
  • Crumble feta cheese over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 166.2, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 10.7, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature so that they caramelize and get slightly crispy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and color to the dish. Some good options include broccoli, zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and onions.
  • If you don't have penne pasta, you can use another type of short pasta, such as macaroni or shells.
  • Be sure to season the pasta sauce to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning.
  • Top the dish with grated Parmesan cheese before baking. This will give the dish a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the dish immediately with a side salad or garlic bread.

Conclusion:

Roasted vegetable penne bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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