Roasted Zucchini Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 zucchinis, sliced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• toss zucchinis and onions in a large bowl with olive oil until evenly coated. spread vegetables into a large baking dish.
• roast vegetables in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes. season with salt and pepper. reduce oven heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. stir in penne and return to a boil. cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
• lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until sauce is hot. spread hot marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish, followed by penne pasta and zucchini mixture. sprinkle parmesan cheese atop vegetables.
• bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.