Roasted Zucchini Casserole

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

An easy cheesy zucchini bake with layers of roasted zucchini, onions, marinara sauce, and pasta baked until bubbly for an delicious summer casserole.

Ingredients

3 medium zucchinis, sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2 Toss zucchini and onions in a large bowl with olive oil until evenly coated. Spread vegetables into a large baking dish.
3 Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4 When the vegetables are almost finished roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
5 Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6 Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until hot. Spread hot sauce into the prepared baking dish. Top with cooked pasta, followed by roasted zucchini and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.