Ingredients for Easy Italian Vegetable Pasta Bake
- Mostaccioli Pasta
- Light Pasta Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Mushrooms
- Yellow Squash
- Zucchini
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How to Make Easy Italian Vegetable Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook 1 pound of mostaccioli pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce (jarred is fine!), 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup chopped zucchini, and 1 cup chopped yellow squash.
- Gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic for extra flavor (optional).
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with 1/2 cup remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
25g
Carbs
11g