Baked Zucchini Pasta
This Baked Zucchini Pasta is a great mid week comfort. Tender pasta noodles with sauteed zucchini in a rich tomato sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. Make in advance, pop it in the fridge and bake when ready.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 zucchini halved length ways and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 6 oz mozzarella grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and have ready a deep sided 8 inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the zucchini. In a large skillet set over medium high heat, add the olive oil, garlic and zucchini. Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes. The zucchini should be tender and golden.
- In a casserole dish or cast iron skillet, combine the pasta, zucchini and sauce. Add the salt, pepper and fresh parsley. Stir really well to combine.
- Evenly sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for a further 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and serve hot.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Zucchini Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 438
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 686mg30%
Potassium 691mg20%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 581IU12%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 226mg23%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.