For a richer flavor, use a high-quality, aged Parmesan cheese. Feel free to add other vegetables to the mix, such as bell peppers or mushrooms. If you prefer a smoother tomato sauce, you can use canned crushed tomatoes instead of fresh chopped tomatoes. This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Zucchini Pasta Bake
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS301
Embrace the bounty of summer with this delightful Zucchini Pasta Bake, where tender pasta intertwines with garden-fresh vegetables and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella, crowned with a crisp Parmesan crust. A symphony of textures and flavors in every bite!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate37 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium336 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain well and set aside.
03 Step
Recipe View While the pasta cooks, prepare the topping. In a blender or food processor, combine the Parmesan cheese and crushed saltine crackers. Pulse until finely ground. Set aside.
04 Step
Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
05 Step
Recipe View Add the chopped zucchini, tomato, and minced garlic to the skillet. Season with oregano, basil, celery flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender (about 8-10 minutes).
06 Step
Recipe View In a lightly greased medium casserole dish, combine the cooked pasta, vegetable mixture, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to combine.
07 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over the top of the pasta bake.
08 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Dorothea Smith
May 19, 2025I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. It was delicious!
Ashlee Volkman
May 15, 2025This recipe was a hit! My family loved the crunchy topping and the cheesy goodness.
Damien Langworth
Dec 26, 2024I didn't have celery flakes, so I used a little celery salt instead. It worked great!
Rebeca Crist
Sep 4, 2023A great way to use up the zucchini from my garden!
Alejandrin Medhurst
Aug 22, 2023So easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Antonette Douglas
May 31, 2023The zucchini was so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.