Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole
Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole brings together tender roasted zucchini and sweet onions with tangy marinara and al dente penne, all kissed with a salty Parmesan finish. It’s comforting yet light, perfect for summer dinners or potlucks when you want a vegetable-forward bake that still feels hearty and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini and onions with olive oil until evenly coated, then spread the vegetables in a large baking dish.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes; remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper, then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
As the vegetables near the end of roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes, then drain.
- 5
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 6
Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until hot; spread the hot sauce in the prepared baking dish, top with the cooked pasta, then the roasted zucchini and onions, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes; remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 225.86 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 8.83 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 32.02 g 12%
- Total Fat 8.05 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 450.91 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 8.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 480.18 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 7.36 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.91 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Olive Oil, and Penne Pasta. Each serving provides about 225.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Olive Oil, Penne Pasta, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole healthy?
- Baked Zucchini and Pasta Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 225.86 calories and 8.83 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 450.91 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.79 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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