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Summer pasta with zucchini

Summer Pasta with Vegetables

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Add uncooked pasta, zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic to dish.
  3. Pour in broth and cream; stir in 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover tightly with foil; bake 35 minutes, stirring halfway. Test penne; if firm, re-cover and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer until al dente.
  5. Uncover; top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and basil and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.