Vegetarian Baked Pasta With Zucchini | Pasta Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced zucchini and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, spinach, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes.

Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetable sauce in a large mixing bowl; mix until well combined.

Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish; spread evenly.

Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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