Ingredients
14 ounces rigatoni or any medium-sized pasta such as penne or fusilli
1 small zucchini, chopped into small chunks
1 small eggplant, chopped into small chunks
1 red bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
1 orange bell pepper, chopped into large chunks
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
14-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (or regular diced tomatoes)
16-ounce can tomato or marinara sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil, for roasting (amount as needed to coat vegetables)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, for topping
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
Fresh basil and parsley, for garnishing (amount as desired)
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350ยฐF. Chop the vegetables 1 small zucchini and 1 small eggplant into small chunks, 1 red and 1 orange bell pepper into large chunks, and 1 small red onion thinly sliced then mix them with 4 cloves of minced garlic. Season with 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and roast until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
2-While the vegetables roast, cook 14 ounces of rigatoni or a similar medium-sized pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
3-In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables with the cooked pasta and the sauce mixture: 14-ounce can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes and 16-ounce can of tomato or marinara sauce. Stir everything together gently to coat evenly.
4-Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, then top it with 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. This layering helps create that perfect melted, golden finish.
5-Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and turns golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฆ Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even roasting – smaller pieces cook faster and blend better with the pasta
๐ง Don’t overcook the pasta – it should be al dente since it will continue to cook in the oven
๐ฟ Fresh herbs make a big difference – add them at the end to preserve their bright flavor and color
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
