Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Vegetarian Italian

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (501)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

2 red 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 herb mix 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

Directions

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 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

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cynthia genoa, IL 02-09-2010
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Can't be beat!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You cannot go wrong with this dish. I am not a big pea fan, so I omitted them from the recipe. It is simply delicious and... full of flavor. It was a big hit with my family.Read more
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Ronna Sacramento, CA 02-01-2010
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WONDERFUL TO SAY THE LEAST
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We had this wonderful dish at a friends house for dinner the other night. She added chicken which was a very nice addition. ... I can't wait to make it for company. Read more
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Mike Portland, OR 01-21-2010
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Perfection
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for my parents. They loved it! Making it with spicy marinara next time. I thought it could've used some extra heat,... but I like my food very spicy!Read more
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Stacey Lakewood, CA 01-20-2010
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Like you went to a restaurant.....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love this recipe! I have made it several times over the years and everytime we have it or share it with family/friends it... feels like we went out to a fancy restaurant! It is amazing! Even better with whole wheat penne. So easy to make and soooooo yummy!!!!!!!!!!Read more
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null null, null 01-20-2010
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My Very First Meal
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This is the first meal from a recipe that I cooked on my own and it was so easy and it tasted phenomenal! I substituted the... squash with yellow pepper and also added garlic. Great starter recipe and delicious meal that everyone loved!Read more
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Joni Houston, TX 01-19-2010
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Quick, Healthy and Hearty, What More Could You Want?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love pasta, but were tiring of heavily sauced pastas. I saw this video on YouTube and fell in love with its apparent ease... of preparation. It's so simple, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Even my husband who is a dedicated carnovore, asks for this dish repeatedly. Instead of marinara sauce, I just add diced tomatoes. I've made this dish three times already and it's very consistent. From start to finish in about 45 minutes.Read more