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Cheesy Zucchini Bake

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
65 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Italian
Cheesy Zucchini Bake
Ingredients
  • 3 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius for a more precise measurement.
2
Toss the sliced zucchini and onions together in a large bowl, then drizzle with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Transfer the vegetables to a spacious baking dish.
3
Place the prepared vegetables in the preheated oven and roast until they are a golden brown color, approximately 30 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
4
To add some extra flavor, bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully add the pasta. Cook the pasta over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired level of tenderness yet still retains some firmness to the bite.
5
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or oil to prevent the pasta from sticking.
6
Heat up a saucepan over medium heat and bring the marinara sauce to a hot, simmering state.
7
Spread the hot marinara sauce evenly across the prepared baking dish. Next, add a layer of cooked pasta on top, followed by the roasted zucchini and onions.
8
Finish the dish off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, then place it in the preheated oven to bake until the sauce is bubbly and hot, taking around 35 to 40 minutes.
9
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.