Baked Garden Pasta Recipe

A comforting and easy-to-make Baked Garden Pasta Casserole, perfect for a family dinner! This simple recipe features tender pasta, creamy cheese sauce, and your favorite garden vegetables, all baked to golden perfection. A kid-friendly classic that's surprisingly delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 509.8 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Garden Pasta

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of asparagus soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry Italian dressing mix
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables

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How to Make Baked Garden Pasta

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, and 1 (1 ounce) package dry Italian dressing mix.
  4. Stir in 16 ounces of cottage cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and 2 cups of your favorite chopped garden vegetables (e.g., zucchini, carrots, peas, bell peppers). Mix gently until well coated.
  6. Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

27g

Carbs

26g

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