A whole sheet pan filled with roasted vegetables – cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper – energizes this vegetarian pasta bake. Make sure you use a pan large enough so the vegetables can spread and roast evenly; if there are too many people, they tend to smoke. A standard 18 x 13 inch half sheet pan is perfect for the job.
Try this recipe to prepare meals for the week. It’s an easy prep process, and you load up on veggies to provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as well as fiber. Pair it with a protein source such as grilled chicken breast or tofu to create a balanced and delicious meal.
Activity time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Baked Ziti Packed with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 cups (220 g) small cauliflower florets
- 2 cups (230 g) zucchini, cubed
- 2 cups (160 g) eggplant, cubed
- 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 8 oz (227 g) cremini mushrooms, stems removed, cut into quarters
- 1 medium red pepper (119 g), roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz (340 g) uncooked ziti
- 1 jar (24 oz/680 g) low sodium marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded part-skim mozzarella
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). On a large baking sheet, combine the cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, onion, mushrooms, pepper, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the pan. Roast until tender and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove vegetables from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
While the vegetables roast, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes. In a large bowl, combine marinara sauce and smoked paprika. Add the cooked pasta and roasted vegetables. Pour mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts and sauce is lightly bubbling, 20 minutes.
Turn the grill to high. Broil until cheese is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
For: 8 | Serving size: 1 1/3 cup
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 333; Total fat: 10 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Monounsaturated fat: 4 g; Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Sodium: 408 mg; Carbohydrates: 47g; Dietary fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 14g
Nutritional bonus: Potassium: 797 mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 27%; Vitamin C: 50%; Calcium: 6%
Originally published March 6, 2021; Updated December 2025
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