Baked Veggie Penne

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat over to 350.
2. 2
   (I like to do this once the vegetables have been sauteed.
3. 3
   ).
4. 4
   Cut bell peppers and zucchini into bite sized chunks.
5. 5
   Dice onion and press 2 cloves of garlic.
6. 6
   Toss together in a medium bowl with 2 tbls olive oil and some ground black pepper.
7. 7
   In a medium frying pan heat 2 tbls olive oil and saute mixed vegetables for about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   In a large pot cook the box of penne in salted water, according to package directions.
10. 10
    Once cooked let stand for about 5 minutes.
11. 11
    While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, mix together ricotta, dried basil, 1 clove of pressed garlic, and 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce.
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    While pasta is set aside, add veggies to ricotta mixture.
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    Once pasta has cooled slightly add to ricotta and veggie mixture.
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    Coat the bottom of a 7x11 baking dish with 3/4 cup marinara sauce and pour pasta mixture on top.
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    Top it of with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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    Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes.