SPICY VEGGIE PASTA BAKE

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My dad cooked with cast-iron skillets, so when I do, I remember his amazing culinary skills. I keep the tradition going with my veggie pasta. -Sonya Goergen, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 small zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 jar (24 ounces) spicy marinara sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and julienned fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Cut squashes and peppers into 1/4-in. julienne strips. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and julienned vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add marinara sauce and pasta; toss to combine. Top with cheese pearls., Transfer to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ahmadawan Ali
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This pasta bake is delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Motingoane Matsoha
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I love this pasta bake. It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family.


Folams Oyebanji
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This pasta bake is a hit with my family. I make it all the time.


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This pasta bake is delicious and easy to make. I love that it is a one-pot meal.


Noma Chapezi
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This is the best pasta bake I have ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


APURBO SARKAR
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This pasta bake is so good! I love the combination of roasted vegetables and creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac OWUSU Asare
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Turab Khan
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This pasta bake is delicious and easy to make. I love that it is a one-pot meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Shehzad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta bake turned out perfectly. The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Oguzhan HAZIR
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Carrie Hasty
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I made this pasta bake last night and it was a hit with my family. The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Priscilla Nalule
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This spicy veggie pasta bake is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The combination of roasted vegetables, creamy sauce, and pasta is irresistible. I especially loved the crispy Parmesan cheese topping.