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Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake

Name: Spicy Veggie Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 1 medium yellow summer squash; 1 small zucchini; 1 medium sweet red pepper; 1 medium green pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small red onion, halved and sliced; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 jar (24 ounces) spicy marinara sauce; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls; Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and julienned fresh basil

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

My dad cooked with cast-iron skillets, so when I do, I remember his amazing culinary skills. I keep the tradition going with my veggie pasta. —Sonya Goergen, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 small zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 jar (24 ounces) spicy marinara sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and julienned fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Cut squashes and peppers into 1/4-in. julienne strips. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and julienned vegetables; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add marinara sauce and pasta; toss to combine. Top with cheese pearls.
Transfer to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups (calculated without grated Parmesan cheese): 420 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.

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