Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta

Name: Mixed Roasted Vegetables and Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium green or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated; 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 oz whole mushrooms; 1/3 cup chopped fresh or 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves; 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups uncooked cavatappi or gemelli pasta; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 bag (8 oz) shredded Italian-style four-cheese blend (2 cups)

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Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 6

Looking for an easy to make veggie dinner? Then check out this delicious vegetable and pasta casserole.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 29, 2010

Ingredients

1 medium green or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges and separated
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz whole mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped fresh or 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked cavatappi or gemelli pasta
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 bag (8 oz) shredded Italian-style four-cheese blend (2 cups)

Steps

1

Heat oven to 450°F.
2

In 15x10x1-inch pan or shallow 3-quart casserole, place bell peppers, onion, zucchini and mushrooms. Sprinkle evenly with basil.
3

In small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; drizzle evenly over vegetables. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
5

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Add tomatoes and pasta to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted.