Roasted Veggie Pasta
with Herby Fresh Mozzarella- Wheat
- Milk
Craving pasta but also need a good dose of veggies? You've come to the right place. This hearty veggie pasta features roasted peppers and zucchini, as well as a healthy serving of spinach. Now onto the fun stuff – it also has two cheeses! Marinated fresh mozzarella and always-satisfying Parmesan will bring your pasta bake dreams to life.
Ingredients
170 g
Fusilli
(Contains: Wheat)
125 g
Fresh Mozzarella
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
56 g
Baby Spinach
1 unit
Garlic, cloves
7 g
Parsley
200 g
Zucchini
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
½ tsp
Sugar*
0.38 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into ½-inch pieces. Halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.Add peppers, zucchini, half the Italian Seasoning and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Roast veggies in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender, 12-14 min.
Meanwhile, roughly chop parsley. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Cut or tear mozzarella into 1/2-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels. Add mozzarella, garlic, half the parsley and 1/4 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) to a small bowl. Season with pepper, then toss to coat.
Add fusilli to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-11 min. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain and return fusilli to the same pot, off heat.
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then remaining Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until butter melts, 30 sec.Add crushed tomatoes and 1/2 tsp sugar (dbl for 4 ppl). Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces slightly, 6-8 min.Meanwhile, when veggies are done roasting, turn the oven to high broil.
Add sauce, spinach, roasted veggies and half the reserved pasta water to the pot with fusilli. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine until spinach wilts, 1 min. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more reserved pasta water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)Transfer pasta to a lightly-oiled, 8x8-inch baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 ppl). Top with marinated mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil in the middle of the oven until cheese melts and begins to brown, 4-5 min.
Let roasted veggie pasta stand for 5 min, then divide between plates. Sprinkle remaining parsley over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The marinated mozzarella and roasted vegetables are the standout elements, delivering a cheesy, herby result that many reviewers loved. Some found the overall dish a little bland and felt it could use more seasoning or a touch of heat.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this straightforward to make, though several noted it requires more cookware and steps than a typical pasta dish. A few found the cooking time longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Add tomato paste or reduce the pasta water to avoid a watery sauce; consider using only half the Italian seasoning if you find it overpowering. Reviewers also suggest adding mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or onions to the roasting pan for extra depth.
- Leftovers: This dish holds up well as leftovers and packs nicely for lunch the next day; some reviewers noted it yields closer to three or four servings than two.
- Protein: Several reviewers added chicken or shrimp to boost the protein content and found it worked very well.
