Baked Pasta With Zucchini And Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta With Zucchini And Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved; 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

This easy baked pasta recipe is a comforting and delicious meal or side dish, ready in under an hour! Zucchini, mozzarella, and herbs create a flavour explosion in every bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 573.1 kcal

Protein 57g

Rating 2.7 (3 Reviews)

Baked Pasta With Zucchini And Mozzarella

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Pasta With Zucchini And Mozzarella

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can pitted ripe black olives, drained and halved
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup reserved pasta water

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How to Make Baked Pasta With Zucchini And Mozzarella

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta according to package directions until almost al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and sauté until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Season zucchini with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed zucchini, crushed tomatoes, olives, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary.
Add a little reserved pasta water if the mixture seems too dry.
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Top with half of the sliced mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is lightly browned.
Remove from oven and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

43g

Carbs

26g

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