Best 8 Baked Penne With Roasted Cauliflower Tomatoes And Olives Recipes

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**Baked Penne with Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Olives: A Delightful Vegetarian Casserole**

Indulge in a heartwarming vegetarian dish that combines the goodness of roasted cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, savory olives, and tender penne pasta, all baked to perfection in a flavorful sauce. This delectable casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful balance between roasted vegetables and hearty pasta. The roasted cauliflower adds a smoky, caramelized touch, while the tomatoes burst with their natural sweetness, and the olives impart a briny, salty dimension. The penne pasta, cooked al dente, soaks up the delicious sauce, creating a satisfying and comforting meal. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this baked penne dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Let's dive into the recipe and explore the culinary journey that awaits!

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BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATO AND CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
Generous pinch saffron threads
Kosher salt
1 head cauliflower, cored
1 tablespoon EVOO
1 pound bulk Italian sweet sausage
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 thin cinnamon stick (2 to 3 inches long)
One 28-to-32 ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes (look for the DOP label)
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces mild provolone, caciocavallo or young Asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup grated pecorino
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the stock with the saffron in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a pot and season with salt. Add the cauliflower, cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and break into florets.
  • Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and crumble it into very small pieces with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Deglaze with the wine, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, tomatoes and saffron stock and stir to break up the tomatoes. Simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to just shy of al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve a ladle of the starchy cooking liquid and drain the pasta.
  • Return the pasta to the pot. Add the heavy cream, cauliflower, sausage sauce and
  • a little of the reserved cooking liquid and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with the cheeses and parsley. Bake until the top is browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Divide among plates.
  • Cook's Note: The unbaked casserole can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Bake as directed before serving.

SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, TOMATO SAUCE AND OLIVES



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Perhaps because cauliflower is on the bland side and Mediterranean black olives have such a pronounced flavor, the two go beautifully together. In Italy, Greece and in North Africa, you find the triumvirate of cauliflower, tomatoes and olives in all sorts of dishes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with juice
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
freshly ground pepper
12 kalamata olives, pitted and cut in half lengthwise
3/4 pound spaghetti
2 ounces either feta (crumbled), ricotta salata, Parmesan, or a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino (grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower. Blanch for two minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry. Cover the pot; you'll use the water again for the pasta. Quarter the cauliflower florets, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt generously. Transfer to a baking sheet, place in the oven and roast 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until tender and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a wide, nonstick frying pan or a 3-quart saucepan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about one minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, thyme and salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and the olives, and simmer a few minutes more. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Bring the water back to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until the pasta is al dente, usually about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the cauliflower-tomato mixture. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 482, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 677 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CHEESY BAKED PENNE WITH CAULIFLOWER AND CRèME FRAîCHE



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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dinner     Cauliflower     Potluck     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, cored, cut into 1-inch florets
2 large heirloom tomatoes
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
Coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups coarsely grated Comté cheese (or half Gruyère and half Fontina; about 9 ounces), divided
3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup crème fraîche*
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
10 ounces penne (3 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (from crustless French bread ground in processor)

Steps:

  • Cook cauliflower in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using large sieve, transfer cauliflower to bowl. Add tomatoes to pot; cook 1 minute. Remove from water; peel and dice tomatoes. Reserve pot of water.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower; sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and green onions. Cook 1 minute to blend flavors. Remove from heat. Season with coarse salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups Comté cheese; whisk until melted and sauce is smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup Parmesan, then crème fraîche and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Return reserved pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Stir in cauliflower mixture and sauce.
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon in half of pasta mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Comté cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 1/2 cup Comté cheese. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet. Add breadcrumbs and toss to coat. Remove from heat; mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Sprinkle crumbs over pasta. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pasta uncovered until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
  • *Sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

PENNE WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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We had this the other night as our main course and it was absolutely yummy, but it would be great also as a side dish with a beef or pork-based entree.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb penne
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
2 sweet red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded

Steps:

  • Trim the cauliflower and break into florets.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoons salt.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook until tender but firm.
  • Drain well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Toss the dressing with the cauliflower, peppers, olives, basil and pasta.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 389.6, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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This exquisitely simple recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article about Paola di Mauro, an Italian winemaker in Marina, a small town southeast of Rome. She was one of a band of cooks who helped distinguish "cucina casalinga," roughly translated as "housewives' cooking." From her humble kitchen, Ms. di Mauro mentored some of the best Italian chefs and restaurateurs in the United States, including Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Piero Selvaggio and Tony May. Her recipe is easy and calls for just five ingredients - cherry tomatoes, olive oil, pecorino romano and penne pasta - but get your hands on the best ingredients you can afford. Ms. di Mauro intended this to serve four as a first course, but if you're making this for dinner, double the recipe.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for tossing
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano, more for serving
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 pound penne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line bottom of casserole dish with cherry tomatoes in a single layer, halved side up. Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough sea salt so that water tastes mildly of salt. When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente (it should be pliable, but still firm in center). Scoop out about a cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and add to casserole. Fold tomatoes and pasta together, adding another 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES



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A pantry dinner, a great way to get more vegetables into your diet. Add other cheeses if you can't get good, creamy Bulgarian feta (the best).

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes
1 small head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets (preferably organic)
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt, pepper to taste
6 ounces whole wheat penne
1 large pinch red chili pepper flakes
1/2 ounce fresh basil leaf, finely shredded (a small clamshell container)
12 kalamata olives, pitted and thinly sliced
4 ounces creamy bulgarian feta (or more to taste)
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano cheese
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and start a large pot of water for the pasta. Crush tomatoes in your hand or with a potato masher, place in a saucepan, heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 of its original volume.
  • Toss cauliflower with olive oil, sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven, turning pieces once or twice, until browned and tender. Place in a large bowl and set aside. Reduce oven setting to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, cook the penne until it is just under al dente. Drain well, let it cool a bit, then put into the bowl with the cauliflower. Add the reduced tomatoes, chile flakes, shredded basil leaves, olives, and crumbled feta. Toss well to combine and pour into an oiled 8 X 8 inch baking dish, top with panko mixed with Parmesan, and bake until heated through and crispy on top, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1064, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 1484.4, Carbohydrate 120.4, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 39.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe vegetables: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your dish. Look for cauliflower that is white and firm, tomatoes that are red and juicy, and olives that are plump and briny.
  • Roast the vegetables before adding them to the pasta: Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and gives them a slightly caramelized flavor. It also helps to tenderize the cauliflower and tomatoes.
  • Use a good quality pasta: This will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a pasta that is made with durum wheat semolina and has a slightly rough texture. This will help the sauce cling to the pasta better.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the goal. This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings this dish together. Make sure to use a sauce that is packed with flavor, such as a tomato sauce with fresh herbs or a pesto sauce with roasted garlic.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or oregano, add a bright, fresh flavor to the dish. They also make it look more appealing.

Conclusion:

Baked penne with roasted cauliflower, tomatoes, and olives is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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