Vegetable-Loaded Pasta Bake

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Veggie lovers, this healthy casserole recipe was made just for you! Cauliflower, kale, carrots -- you name it, this healthy casserole has it!

Vegetable-Loaded Pasta Bake
Photo: Blaine Moats
Prep Time:
40 mins
Bake Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce dried whole wheat penne pasta (2 3/4 cups)

  • 2 ½ cup cauliflower florets (1/2 medium head)

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • 12 ounce kale, stems removed, leaves torn (12 cups)

  • ½ cup frozen peas

  • ½ cup frozen whole kernel corn

  • 2 tablespoon butter

  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup fat-free milk

  • 4 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

  • 2 tablespoon finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions; add cauliflower during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse. Set aside.

  2. In the same Dutch oven cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery; cook just until carrots are tender. Add kale; cook just until wilted. Stir in pasta mixture, peas, and corn.

  3. For cheese sauce, in a small saucepan melt butter; stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; add cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until melted. Stir sauce into pasta and vegetables. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
14g Fat
47g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 66.1mg 331%
Calcium 292.8mg 23%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Potassium 677mg 14%
Folate, total 64.5mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.4mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.3mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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