Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

I’m trying to cook a little out of my comfort zone these days I figured why not try this recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 637kcal

Author Katie

2 red peppers cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms halved ( I used sliced white mushrooms)
1 yellow onion peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon House Seasoning
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce store bought or homemade
1 cup grated fontina cheese
½ cup grated smoked mozzarella I used a bagged 6 cheese blend since I could not find smoked mozzarella
1 ½ cups frozen peas thawed
¼ cup grated Parmesan plus ⅓ cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, house seasoning. and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining ⅓ cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes