Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Vegetarian Italian

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (473)

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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recipe Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Debra Boca Raton, FL 11-17-2009
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Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love, love, love this meal. Andi It's always a hit when I make it for guests! Yum!
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Clara San Diego, CA 11-15-2009
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Not the dish I thought
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I interpreted the title of this recipe to be the Italian version of a Mac n Cheese...not! Without a sauce the dish is dry. ... I'm working on a rose cheese sauce.Read more
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Megan Chicopee, MA 11-15-2009
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One of my favorites
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe many times.
recipe Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Wendy Jamestown, NC 11-07-2009
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A-M-A-ZING!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

One of the best things I've ever cooked. Satisfying for vegetarians and meateaters, alike. So easy and so delicious! Used... portobellos mushrooms instead.Read more
recipe Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Mun union city, CA 10-31-2009
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Super tasty!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

easy and healty to make, ive made this dish several times, always a favorite, feeds a big family!!!
recipe Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
Angela Sugar Loaf, NY 10-28-2009
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Great Dish!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this dish several times and it was yummy!!!! I use italian seasoning on the veggies and whole wheat pasta and... it's perfect. It takes a while to make but totally worth it! If you have the sauce already made, it will be a breeze... enjoy it! Read more