How to Make Contadina® Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Contadina® Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake is a delightful and savory dish that combines the flavors of fresh garden vegetables with hearty pasta and rich, creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or even for entertaining guests, as it is not only delicious, but also visually appealing with its colorful array of veggies.

What sets this pasta bake apart from other dishes is its use of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Contadina® Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake utilizes a variety...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can CONTADINA® Tomato Puree
  • 12 ounces precooked smoked chicken sausage, such as andouille or chorizo, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley, divided
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, or about 2 minutes less than directed on the package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, garlic and basil. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato puree, sausage, cooked pasta and 2 Tbsp. parsley. Heat through. Transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining parsley and mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 476mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 187mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 360mg