Veggie Pasta Bake

Veggie Pasta Bake

from bucketlisttummy.com
45 min

This Veggie Pasta Bake is a perfect easy and comforting vegetarian pasta casserole. With a variety of veggies and cheese, this vegetable pasta bake is great for crowds, easy to freeze and reheat, and convenient for meal prep!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti noodles or pasta of choice
  • ½ lb mushrooms, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (or Parmesan Cheese if not vegetarian)
  • 1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese, or your favorite cheese
  • 4 Eggland’s Best Eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 cups jar tomato sauce, divided
  • Dried parsley or basil, for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Rub or spray the inside of 9x13 pan or casserole dish with olive oil or butter. 

  3. 3

    Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, saute veggies and spices over medium heat for 10 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Add cooked pasta, cheese and veggies to medium bowl and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk and add to pasta, cheese and veggies.

  6. 6

    Pour half of pasta, cheese and veggie mixture into casserole dish. Pour over half the marinara sauce. Repeat again for second layer.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle extra cheese and dried herbs on top and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top begins to brown. 

  8. 8

    Enjoy!