Roasted Pasta Casserole

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A comforting, cheesy baked pasta dish with savory vegetables and herbs
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Roasted Pasta Casserole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 670.4

Description

This Roasted Pasta Casserole is a hearty, vegetarian-friendly main course that combines tender barley or pasta with a rich tomato sauce, savory sausage, and fresh vegetables. The dish is baked until bubbly and golden, featuring a creamy cheese topping that melts into every bite. With flavors of roasted red peppers, briny green olives, and fresh basil, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herby notes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this casserole is satisfying and easy to prepare. It serves four generously and can be made ahead for convenience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Cook barley or pasta according to package directions until tender; drain well.
  3. Coat four 12- to 14-oz individual casseroles with cooking spray.
  4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  5. Add sausage, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the skillet.
  6. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  7. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  8. Stir in roasted red peppers, chopped green olives, and 1 tablespoon of fresh basil.
  9. In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley/pasta, pasta sauce, 1 cup of cheese, and the sausage mixture.
  10. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared individual casseroles.
  11. Cover casseroles with foil.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
  14. Bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g15%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 21.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 142.7g48%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 57.2g
Protein 8.6g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: casserole, pasta, baked, vegetarian, barley, cheese, tomato sauce, roasted peppers, olives, basil, comfort food, dinner, easy, family meal, oven-baked, savory, american, hearty, quick-cooking, skillet
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