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Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Tasty Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a comfort food celebration packed with vibrant flavors and gooey cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 grams Pasta (rigatoni or penne) Gluten-free option available.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Bell Peppers Any color works great.
  • 1 piece Aubergine (Eggplant) Substitute with zucchini or mushrooms if needed.
  • 2 pieces Courgette (Zucchini) Or use more eggplant or peppers.
  • 1 piece Onion Yellow or red is ideal.
  • 250 grams Cherry Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can substitute.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic enhances taste.
  • 10 grams Fresh Basil Use fresh over dried.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 200 grams Mozzarella Cheese Dairy-free cheese is a vegan alternative.
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 50 grams Pesto Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Roasting Tin
  • Large pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C for fan ovens) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. In a large roasting tin, combine your chopped bell peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat and set aside.
  3. Place the roasting tin inside the oven and roast the vegetables for 45 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. After 45 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil to the roasting tin and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. While the vegetables finish roasting, boil a large pot of salted water and cook your pasta, following package instructions but stopping 2-3 minutes early. Reserve half a cup of the pasta cooking water as you drain.
  6. Mix the cooked pasta with the roasted vegetable medley and gradually stir in reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
  7. Fold in mozzarella cheese and pesto gently.
  8. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

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