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Baked Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables

45 min4 servings🍳 2 pans + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: cheese$16.50620 cal · 25g protein

Ingredients

  • rigatoni1 lb
  • zucchini2 count
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • red onion1 count
  • marinara sauce1 jar
  • shredded mozzarella1½ cups
  • grated parmesan½ cup
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut zucchini, pepper and onion into bite-size pieces, toss with oil, garlic powder and salt, and roast on a sheet pan 18-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, boil the rigatoni 2 minutes less than the package says, then drain.

  3. 3

    Lower the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, roasted vegetables, marinara and half the mozzarella.

  4. 4

    Pour into a 9x13 dish, top with the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan, and bake 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and spotty brown.

  5. 5

    Scoop some plain sauced pasta out before adding the veggies if you have a picky eater.

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