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One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

A budget-friendly, hearty meal perfect for large families, combining pasta, cheese, and vegetables in a single pot for easy preparation and cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 1 pound Pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, combine the pasta, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.

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