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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake: Comfort in Every Bite

Discover the delicious Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a comforting dish that transforms leftover veggies into a family favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 grams Pasta (rigatoni or penne) Cook just a tad under to keep it firm when baking.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Chopped Peppers Feel free to swap in seasonal veggies.
  • 1 medium Aubergine (eggplant) Zucchini can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Courgette (zucchini) Can be substituted with other squash options.
  • 1 medium Onion Use either yellow or red onions interchangeably.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced fresh tomatoes are a delightful alternative.
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes work well.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Use dried basil if fresh isn't available.
For the Cheese
  • 200 grams Mozzarella Cheese Ricotta or goat cheese are also good alternatives.
  • 100 grams Pesto Use homemade or store-bought version as needed.
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be a dairy-free option.
Finishing Touches
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Any kitchen oil will work.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust according to taste preferences.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting Pan
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) or Gas Mark 5.
  2. In the roasting pan, combine chopped peppers, sliced aubergine, courgette, and diced onion. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
  3. Roast the vegetable mixture for about 45 minutes, turning twice during cooking.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  5. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just al dente, 2-3 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of cooking water, then drain.
  6. Combine drained pasta with roasted vegetable mixture in a mixing bowl, tossing well and adding some reserved pasta water.
  7. Fold in diced mozzarella and pesto until evenly distributed.
  8. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake.
  9. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish allows for personalization with various seasonal vegetables and is perfect for leftovers.

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