Tomato and Vegetable Pasta Bake

Tomato and Vegetable Pasta Bake recipe videos

A Tomato and Vegetable Pasta Bake is a comforting, oven-baked casserole originating from Italian-American cuisine. It typically combines pasta, a rich tomato sauce, a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and spinach, and is often topped with melted cheese. This dish is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich meal from the pasta, with moderate protein if cheese and legumes are included, and fat from the cheese and any cooking oils. It provides key nutrients like lycopene from the tomatoes, fiber from the vegetables, and calcium from the cheese, with a typical serving ranging from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	500 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Folate	80 mcg DFE

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a popular, adaptable 'comfort food' that encourages using seasonal or leftover vegetables, making it a practical and economical family meal. Nutritionally, the cooking process can increase the bioavailability of antioxidants like lycopene in the tomatoes.