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Debbie's Baked Pasta w/Roasted Veggies

Source of Recipe

Debbie T.


Recipe Introduction

Delicious.... and healthy, too!

List of Ingredients


2 bell peppers (red,yellow or green or any combination)
2 zucchini, cut in 1" cubes
2 summer squash, cut in 1" cubes
8 oz. mushrooms, cleaned & halved
1 onion, sliced in 1" strips
1/4 c. olive oil
1 tsp. salt, divided
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
1 tbl. dried Italian seasoning
1 lb. penne (or your choice of macaroni)
3 c. Classico Spaghetti Sauce w/ sausage
1 c. grated fontina cheese
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed
1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 c. for topping
2 tbl. butter, cut into small pieces








Recipe

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On baking sheet, toss peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions w/olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, & Italian seasoning. Roast until tender, about 15 min.

Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for about 6 min. Drain.

Toss pasta w/vegetables, spaghetti sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Gently mix.

Pour into greased 9"x13" pan. Top w/remaining Parmesan cheese and pieces of butter. Bake 25 min. or until cheese is melted.