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Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables - Ruchiskitchen
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Summer Vegetables Baked Zitti

Need a delicious dinner that is loved by all ages? This Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables ideally fits the bill. This gluten-free casserole is the perfect comfort food for any night of the year!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR PASTA

  • 1 LB Rotini or penne pasta, dried gluten-free pasta
  • - - Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1 medium Onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
  • 2.5 cups Homemade Marinara sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped fresh Basil leaves
  • 1.5 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 3/4 cup Cooking White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

TOP LAYER

  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Cheese -Cheddar

GARNISH WITH

  • - - Handful of Fresh Basil Leaves
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook rotini pasta for 5 minutes. DO NOT overcook your pasta. Rest of the cooking process will continue in the oven.
  • Drain and toss pasta with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Set it aside.
  • Meanwhile, wash and pat dry the veggies. Cut into cubes.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes on medium-low flame.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions. Cook until fork-tender.
  • Pour in the sauce along with fresh basil leaves, chili flakes, white wine, and salt.
  • Give the sauce a good stir.
  • Grease a baking tray. Start by spreading a layer of tomato-veggie sauce at the bottom of the pan. Layer it with a single layer of pasta followed by cheese. Then add another layer of tomato-veggie sauce followed by pasta and cheese. Keep repeating until you reach the top.
  • Finish the casserole with shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese layer is all melted and gooey.
  • Remove from oven.
    Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
    Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables
  • Serve hot with your favorite bread for a great meal tonight.
    Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables
  • Or treat yourself to an individual baked ziti bowl.
    Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables - Ruchiskitchen

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Notes

 
MAKES GREAT LEFTOVERS!
- This Baked Ziti With Summer Vegetables easily serves 8-10 people making it a great potluck casserole. Don't have that many people no worries.
- It makes terrific leftovers. Divide the remaining casserole into equal portions. Wrap the bowl with foil or plastic wrap and freeze for later use.
- Makes a great luncheon the very next day!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 44.2mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg