VEGETARIAN BAKED PASTA

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Portobello mushrooms and Gorgonzola cheese add depth to this simple casserole. Use your favorite pasta shapes for variety.

Provided by BJBEAUDOIN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces portobello mushrooms, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Pour a glass of ice water over the pasta to stop the cooking, but do not rinse thoroughly.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 x 13 glass pan with olive oil. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet. Add mushrooms. Cook for 2 minutes then add basil, oregano and garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add sauce to mushroom mixture and stir.
  • To assemble, pour enough sauce in the bottom of the pan to cover. Combine the remaining sauce and the pasta. Place one-third of sauced noodles on top of sauce in pan. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella and one-half of the gorgonzola. Repeat for a second layer. Put the final third of the noodles in the pan and top with the final 2 cups of mozzarella.
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until cheese is browned. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1036.4 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

Production Disasters Crew
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I can't wait to try this pasta with different vegetables. I think it would be great with roasted broccoli or zucchini.


Shawntrell Vinson
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This pasta is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Emmnauel Baraka
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese instead. It worked out great!


Amy Landron
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This pasta is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Aziedu Gender
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I love that this pasta is made with whole wheat pasta. It's a healthier option, and it gives the dish a nice nutty flavor.


Shuvo On Free
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Levi Roberts1
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's delicious.


James BM Lansana Jr.
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I made this pasta for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sabahat Arefeen
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Luzuko George Madodonke
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this pasta. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Brenda Vennesa
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This vegetarian baked pasta is a real winner! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I especially love the crispy Parmesan crust on top.