Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Vegetable pasta served in a bowl with a fork.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta is the perfect combination of wholesome and comforting! Packed with colorful veggies, tender noodles, rich marinara sauce and melted cheese, this dish is hearty, flavorful and easy to make. It's a crowd-favorite vegetarian meal for busy weeknights and cozy weekend dinners!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 614

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms halved
1 yellow onion peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1 1/2 cups frozen peas thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan plus 1/3 cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
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 hard. Drain in a colander.
In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 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 greased 9x13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and the cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

Notes

Serve with a green side salad for a complete meal.

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