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Servings 6

Veggie Pasta Bake

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
This Veggie Pasta Bake is a perfect easy and comforting vegetarian pasta casserole. With a variety of veggies and cheese, this vegetable pasta bake is great for crowds, easy to freeze and reheat, and convenient for meal prep! 
4.61 from 58 ratings
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 lb ziti noodles or pasta of choice
  • ½ lb mushrooms, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan Cheese if not vegetarian)
  • 1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or shredded cheese of choice)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 cups jar tomato sauce, divided
  • Dried parsley or basil, for topping

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Rub or spray the inside of 9x13 pan or casserole dish with olive oil or butter. 
  3. Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute veggies and spices over medium heat for 10 minutes. 
  4. Add cooked pasta, cheese and veggies to medium bowl and stir to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk and add to pasta, cheese and veggies.
  6. Pour half of pasta, cheese and veggie mixture into casserole dish. Pour over half the marinara sauce. Repeat again for second layer.
  7. Sprinkle extra cheese and dried herbs on top and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top begins to brown. 
  8. Enjoy!

Equipment

Disposable Foil Pans

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1452mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
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