EASY VEGETARIAN PASTA BAKE WITH TOMATOES AND CREAM SAUCE

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This is my family's favorite vegetarian pasta bake with lots of tomatoes, cheese, and cream that we make regularly in my house. Kids, hubby, everyone loves it.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 57m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 ¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
7 ounces tomato paste
½ cup sour cream
1 ripe tomato, sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
9 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Combine chopped tomatoes, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, tomato paste, sour cream, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and cooked garlic in a large bowl and season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix in penne pasta and spread into the prepared baking dish. Cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 638.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

S.M. SHAKIB
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


ghost sgggrider
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this pasta bake! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy cheesy topping. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family


Sulaman Bhutti
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This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian hIte
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I made this pasta bake for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


rabi smith
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This pasta bake was really good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.


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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce needed more seasoning, and the vegetables were a bit too soft. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese, such as a sharp cheddar.


L'EMIR MAHMOUD CHEHAB
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Naqi Ali
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This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the creamy sauce and the cheesy topping. I also liked that this dish was relatively healthy, since it's packed with vegetables.


Shohidul Islam Ripon Chowdhury
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this pasta bake! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy cheesy topping. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family


Terfa Christopher
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This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand, including broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be mak


Terrence Ervin
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pasta bake turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy cheesy topping. I will definitely be making this again.


tud ball
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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce needed more seasoning, and the vegetables were a bit too soft. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of cheese, such as a sharp cheddar.


Umar Usman Hassan
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Yahavoni
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This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved the creamy sauce and the cheesy topping. I also liked that this dish was relatively healthy, since it's packed with vegetables.


Hamza Khann
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this pasta bake! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the crispy cheesy topping. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family


Jandel Birriel
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This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it a little more flavor. Overall, I was very happy with this recipe.


king&queen Empire
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used a mix of vegetables that I had on hand, including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again


Addisu Muluneh
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The creamy tomato sauce was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy cheesy topping. Will definitely be making this again.