Zucchini Pasta Bake Recipe
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Zucchini Pasta Bake

By: RUTH GOOCH 
"The crunchy Parmesan on top and the gooey melted mozzarella mixed throughout make this baked pasta dish a real treat! It's great at the height of summer when the tomatoes and zucchini come straight from the garden!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried celery flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix the Parmesan cheese and crackers.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the onion in the skillet, and cook and stir until tender. Mix in the zucchini, tomato, and garlic, and season with oregano, basil, celery, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until the zucchini is tender.
  4. In the prepared casserole dish, mix the pasta with the vegetable mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top evenly with the Parmesan cheese mixture.
  5. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is lightly browned. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2009 by bellydancer   view full review
Well, this turned out delicious with just a few changes. First of all, I added one small...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2004 by LES09   view full review
This was a very good dish. I did a little altering but it turned out really good. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by ALIMO1   view full review
With a couple changes, this recipe is SOOOO good!! Like previous posters I added a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by marysf Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Use 1/2 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2c. dry Italian bread crumbs for topping.....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by Perky Penny   view full review
YUM! I rated this 4 only b/c I "tweeked" the ingredients. I heeded the comments of others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2010 by LOVECED   view full review
Very good, I used 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, added a chopped red pepper, doubled the basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by carriedawn   view full review
Fantastic! The onions looked so good in the pan, I decided to add some sherry to them. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by yentruoc79   view full review
It has a great base...but was a little dry the first time I made it. The 2nd time I made it I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by dawnrioverde   view full review
It was a hit with my family tonight. I did take others advice to add a can of tomatoes. Also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by Tricia Long   view full review
SO GOOD! I used whole wheat spaghetti noodles (it's all I had) and I halved it because it's...

 

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