Name: Vegetarian Baked Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat penne (half a pound); 24 oz pasta sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup baby spinach; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 shallot, diced; 1 oz crumbled feta (about 1/4 cup); 2 oz shredded mozzarella

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat penne (half a pound)
24 oz pasta sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup baby spinach
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
1 shallot, diced
1 oz crumbled feta (about 1/4 cup)
2 oz shredded mozzarella

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In an 8×8 baking dish, add the pasta, pasta sauce, seasoning, vegetables, and feta and stir to combine.
Top with shredded mozzarella.
Cover your baking dish tightly with foil.
Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and check the pasta to ensure it’s tender.
Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.