Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package instructions, but drain 5 minutes early. Noodles will continue cooking in the casserole.

Step 3

Chop your vegetables to slightly smaller than bite sized pieces and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Leave garlic cloves whole in their peel. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Step 4

Roast vegetables at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.

Step 5

Mix roasted vegetables with cooked pasta in a large bowl.

Step 6

Add marinara sauce and pesto sauce to pasta and vegetables. Mix well.

Step 7

Mix in two cups of mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Pour the mix into a baking dish.

Step 9

Top vegetable pasta bake with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F. Casserole is done when cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

Step 11

Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving for a pop of color.