{"id":16604,"date":"2026-02-02T14:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/veggie-packed-baked-ziti\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:30:42","slug":"veggie-packed-baked-ziti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/veggie-packed-baked-ziti\/","title":{"rendered":"Veggie-Packed Baked Ziti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MFP-Baked-Ziti-Featured-1024x643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Veggie-Packed Baked Ziti\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An entire sheet pan full of roasted vegetables \u2014 cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper \u2014 boosts this vegetarian pasta bake. Be sure to use a large enough pan so the vegetables can evenly spread out and roast; if they\u2019re too crowded, they tend to steam. A standard 18-by-13-inch half-sheet pan is perfect for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.myfitnesspal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-UACF-rdtip-inline2..jpg\" alt=\"RD Tip\" width=\"1504\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try this recipe for meal prep for the week. It\u2019s an easy-prep process, plus you\u2019re loading up on veggies to provide a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well as fiber. Pair with a protein source such as grilled chicken breast or tofu to create a balanced and delicious meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Active time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veggie-Packed Baked Ziti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 cups (220g) small cauliflower florets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 cups (230g) zucchini, cubed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 cups (160g) eggplant, cubed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 yellow onion, roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8 oz (227g) cremini mushrooms, stems removed, quartered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 medium red bell pepper (119g), roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 tbsp olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\/4 tsp coarse kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12 oz (340g) uncooked ziti<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 (24-oz\/680g) jar low-sodium marinara sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 1\/2 tsp smoked paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 1\/2 cups (170g) shredded part-skim mozzarella<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preheat the oven to 450\u00b0F (230\u00baC). On a large sheet pan, toss together cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread vegetables into an even layer on the pan. Roast until tender and starting to brown, about 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Remove vegetables from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375\u00b0F (190\u00baC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the vegetables roast, cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. In a large bowl, stir together marinara sauce and smoked paprika. Add cooked pasta and roasted vegetables. Spoon mixture into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts and sauce is slightly bubbly, 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn broiler to high. Broil just until cheese browns, 1\u20132 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1 1\/3 cups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutrition (per serving): <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calories: 333; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 408mg; Carbohydrate: 47g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 14g<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nutrition Bonus: <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potassium: 797mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 27%; Vitamin C: 50%; Calcium: 6%<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Originally published March 6, 2021; Updated December 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post Veggie-Packed Baked Ziti appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An entire sheet pan full of roasted vegetables \u2014 cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper \u2014 boosts this vegetarian pasta bake. Be sure to use a large enough pan so the vegetables can evenly spread out and roast; if they\u2019re too crowded, they tend to steam. 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