Cheesy Baked Penne with Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • Pasta (1 lb.)
  • Onion, diced (small)
  • Red Bell Pepper, diced (2)
  • Zucchini and/or Yellow Squash, quarter slices (2-3)
  • Garden Pasta Sauce (2 26 oz. jars)
  • Ricotta (1 16 oz. container)
  • Mozzarella (12 oz.)
  • Parmesan (.5 cups)
  • Garlic, Minced (2 tsp.)
  • Basil, dried (2 tbsp.)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp.)

Directions

  1. Cook Pasta
  2. Saute Onion and the Garlic in Olive Oil.
  3. Add Bell Pepper and Squash.
  4. Season with Salt and Black Pepper.
  5. Mix Ricotta, .25 cups Parmesan, and 1.5 cups Mozzarella.
  6. Mix Pasta, Veggies and Sauce.
  7. Layer in 9/13 baking dish: half veggies, cheese mixture, half veggies, top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.