Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake Recipes

SPICY VEGGIE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Cut squashes and peppers into 1/4-in. julienne strips. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and julienned vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add marinara sauce and pasta; toss to combine. Top with cheese pearls., Transfer to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
• Put the peppers, aubergine, courgette and onion into a roasting tin or deep baking dish and coat in the oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 45 minutes, turning twice, until the vegetables are tender and golden brown.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil and cook for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to pack instructions. Add 4-6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to the vegetables to loosen the tomato sauce.
• Drain the pasta and stir into the roasted vegetables. Stir through the mozzarella and pesto, top with Parmesan and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

SPICY ZUCCHINI VEGGIE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Add flour and seasoning; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add cream cheese spread; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Bake 10 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.