For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add other vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or spinach. Feel free to use your favorite type of pasta in this recipe. Rotini, farfalle, or rigatoni would all work well. For a richer flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes in place of some of the tomato puree. If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley instead. Store leftover pasta bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Contadina® Garden Vegetable Pasta Bake
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS39
A symphony of garden-fresh vegetables, spicy sausage, and perfectly al dente pasta, all swathed in a luscious tomato sauce and blanketed with melted mozzarella. This pasta bake is a comforting and flavorful dish that's sure to become a family favorite.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol73 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium476 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepCook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than directed on the package. Drain well and set aside. (8-10 minutes)
03
StepWhile the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, garlic, and dried basil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but still have a slight bite, approximately 8 minutes.
04
StepStir in CONTADINA® Tomato Puree, sliced smoked sausage, cooked pasta, and half of the chopped Italian parsley (2 tablespoons). Heat through, ensuring all ingredients are well combined. (5 minutes)
05
StepTransfer the pasta mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. (2 minutes)
06
StepSprinkle the remaining chopped Italian parsley and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta bake. (1 minute)
07
StepBake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (10-15 minutes)
08
StepLet the pasta bake stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to set slightly. (5 minutes)
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Dovie Metz
Jun 18, 2025Next time, I'm going to try it with a little bit of pesto stirred in.
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Jun 7, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
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Dec 6, 2024My kids are picky eaters, but they both loved this pasta bake!