Vegetable Pasta Bake (Vegetarian Pasta Recipe)

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic granules until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

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

Stir in chopped tomatoes, butter beans, smoked paprika, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Combine cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish; top with cheddar cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

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

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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