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Best Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

This Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with fresh vegetables and topped with feta and Parmesan cheese. It's a perfect vegetarian meal for any night of the week!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 eggplant, chopped
Sauce & Seasoning
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese & Garnish
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant to the skillet and cook until slightly tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and vegetable sauce. Mix well.
  7. Pour pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle with feta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to this dish. You can also use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or ricotta.