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Combine delicous roasted veg for taste and texture with penne pasta for a hearty meal!
BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEG
Author: Fazila Olla-Logday
Recipe type: Main
Combine delicous roasted veg for taste and texture with penne pasta for a hearty meal!
Ingredients
- 1 Red Pepper, cored and cubed
- 2 Medium Zucchini, cubed
- 2 Cups Cubed Pumpkin
- 1 Cup Cubed Mushrooms
- 1 Large Onion cut into thick strips
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- Salt to taste salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbles Dried Italian Herbs
- 250 gr Penne Pasta
- 2 Cups Marinara Sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- ½ Cup Grated Mozzarella (for the top)
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas, thawed
- ⅓ Cup of Creme Fraiche
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- In a dish toss the zucchini and the pumpkin, mushrooms, pepper and onions with olive oil, seasoning and dried herbs.
- Take a baking sheet and first roast the zucchini and the pumpkin for about 15 mins or until tender, then add the rest of the veg and roast for a further 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still firm. Drain in a colander.
- In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, the sour cream, cheese, peas and seasoning.
- Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
- Pour the pasta into a large greased rectangular dish. Top with mozzarella. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
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