Entrees

Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Why turn on the oven? The Cuisinart® Stack 5 has got you covered!

Nutritional information per serving (based on 10servings): Calories 363 (33% from fat)
carb. 43g pro. 19g
fat 13g
sat. fat 7g
chol. 51mg sod. 524mg
calc. 304mg
fiber 3g

Ingredients

  • 1pound rigatoni
  • 2teaspoons olive oil
  • 1small eggplant, about 10 ounces,
  • cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1small zucchini, about 5 to 6
  • ounces, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1small red bell pepper, about 8
  • ounces
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1large egg
  • 1container (15 ounces) ricotta
  • 8ounces mozzarella, shredded
  • 2ounces Parmesan, grated
  • 2cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼cup fresh basil leaves
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation

  1. Prepare rigatoni according to manufacturer’s instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Assemble the Cuisinart® Stack5® with the baking pan and select 400°F. Add the olive oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed vegetables with ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir over the heat until lightly browned and softened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. While vegetables are cooking, whisk together the egg with the ricotta in a large mixing bowl with ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Assemble pasta by tossing it together with the pasta water and the ricotta mixture. Fold in the sautéed veggies, mozzarella, Parmesan, grape tomatoes, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and fresh basil leaves.
  5. Carefully wipe the baking pan with a paper towel and coat lightly with the cooking spray.
  6. Add the pasta to the baking pan and select 325°F. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.