Description
Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender ziti pasta with a medley of roasted vegetables, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. The roasted vegetables not only enhance the dish’s taste but also add nutritional value, making this baked ziti both hearty and wholesome. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Enjoy delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 8 ounces grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roast the vegetables: Toss cauliflower, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil and salt; spread on baking sheets and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce, chopped basil, and half of the mozzarella.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, followed by roasted vegetables and dollops of cottage cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining marinara and mozzarella; bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg