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Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake That's Super Easy to Make

Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake, a delightful blend of fresh veggies and pasta, offers a wholesome, adaptable meal perfect for any family dinner.
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: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Pasta (rigatoni or penne) Substitute with sturdy fusilli or shells.
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 large Bell Pepper
  • 1 large Aubergine
  • 1 large Courgette
  • 1 large Onion
For the Sauce
  • 300 grams Cherry Tomatoes
  • 400 grams Chopped Tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Replace with oregano if preferred.
For the Cheese
  • 250 grams Mozzarella Cheese Use chunks for optimal melting.
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large baking dish
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C Fan) or Gas Mark 5.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  2. In a large baking dish, combine the chopped peppers, aubergine, courgette, and onion. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat well.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  3. Place in the oven and roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes, stirring twice.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Bake for another 10-15 minutes.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  5. In a large pot, boil salted water. Cook pasta for 2-3 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  6. Reserve 4-6 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Fold the drained pasta into the roasted vegetable mixture.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  7. Stir in the reserved pasta water, chunks of mozzarella, and dollops of pesto. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  8. Bake again for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake
  9. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Bake

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customizable based on seasonal vegetables. Great for make-ahead meals and enhances in flavor with leftovers.

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