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Roasted Butternut Squash and Zucchini Pasta Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring roasted butternut squash and zucchini, topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 300 g pasta of choice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 500 g butternut squash (peeled and chopped into cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 piece onion (halved and sliced)
  • 1 piece zucchini (courgette) (chopped)
  • 3 cups passata
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • 60 g parmesan
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C fan (200°C conventional).
  • Toss butternut squash, zucchini, onion with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  • Mix roasted vegetables, pasta, passata, and Italian seasoning. Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: baked, Pasta, Vegetables