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One Pot Vegetarian Pasta Casserole

This One Pot Vegetarian Pasta Casserole is made entirely in one pan or skillet. It is made with lots of veggies and cheese that is baked off until golden.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish, noodles pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Shortcut Wholewheat Pasta (I used penne)
  • 1 Small Onion, finely diced
  • 1 Small Carrot, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 Medium Eggplant, diced
  • ½ cup Soy granules aka TVP (optional), soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained and squeezed
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce (homemade or storebought)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 Garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in a oven safe saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until the veggies are tender, about 4~5 minutes.
  • Stir in the eggplant and the soy granules. Cover and cook till eggplant is tender and soft, about 6~8 minutes.
  • Add Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and salt.
  • Stir in the vegetable stock, marinara sauce, pasta and 2tbsp basil. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook for 10~12 minutes or until the pasta is almost cooked, stirring frequently.
  • Top with grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 12~15 minutes or until pasta is done. Sprinkle with remaining 1tbsp basil and serve!!
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