Description
Baked Mediterranean Pasta is a flavorful and wholesome dish that blends the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean into a comforting, cheesy casserole. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this vegetarian recipe features tender rotini pasta enveloped in a rich medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and kalamata olives. Topped with creamy mozzarella, this oven-baked delight not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for beautiful leftovers that can be enjoyed the next day. With its ease of preparation and flexibility to customize with your favorite veggies or cheeses, Baked Mediterranean Pasta is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (12 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 200 grams bocconcini (mozzarella balls), halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook rotini until al dente (6–8 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil; sauté diced onion and minced garlic until tender (3–4 minutes).
- Add cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Combine sautéed veggies with pasta, artichokes, and olives; mix well.
- Transfer to a casserole dish; top with mozzarella balls.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg