Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables



Ingredients:

1/2 box Penne
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1 Bell Pepper, Cored, Sliced
2 Small Zucchini, Cut Into Strips, Halved
Sliced Mushrooms
1/2 Yellow Onion, Peeled, Sliced
1/8 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1/2 Tbs Dried Italian Herb
Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
Grilled Chicken or Prochuttio
1Tbs Butter

Directions:


PREHEAT the oven to 450°F.
TOSS peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 15 minutes.
BRING a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
ADD the pasta and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain pasta in a colander.
COMBINE the pasta with the vegetables, Marinara Sauce, cheese, and meat in a large bowl. Mix well, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and all the ingredients are combined.
POUR the pasta into a greased 7x11 inch pan. Top with butter pieces.
BAKE until top is golden and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

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