Ingredients
- 1 red pepper, cored and <a href="https://www.cutco.com/learn/how-to-cut-bell-pepper-infograph/">cut</a> into 1/2" strips
- 1 green pepper, cored and cut into 1/2" strips
- 2 zucchini, cubed
- 2 summer squash, cubed
- 5-6 white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2" strips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups (8-ounce package) shredded 6 cheese Italian blend (mozzarella, smoked provolone, Romano, fontina, asiago and Parmesan)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 450°F. Toss the peppers, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms and onion on a large baking sheet with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and the Italian seasoning. Roast 15-20 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the pasta. Cook for about 6 minutes. Since the pasta will be cooked a second time in the oven, you want to make sure it is still a bit firm. Drain the pasta and put in a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables, the marinara sauce, Italian blend cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix gently until all the pasta is coated with sauce and the ingredients are combined. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Pour the pasta mixture into the pan, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake until the top is golden brown and the cheese melts, about 25 minutes.
- To freeze and bake later, pour the pasta into the pan. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, then with foil. Freeze up to a month. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat the oven to 375°F, remove the plastic wrap, recover with foil. Bake for 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake about 20 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
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