---
title: Veggie Baked Penne
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/veggie-baked-penne-5e26044cb9721f76446c7589
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
nutrition:
  calories: 690
  fat: 26
  saturated fat: 10
  carbohydrate: 90
  sugar: 18
  fiber: 7
  protein: 30
  cholesterol: 55
  sodium: 1020
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/Penne/veggie-baked-penne.avif"
---
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil with all produce. Wash and dry all produce. Trim @zucchini{2%unit}, then grate on the largest holes of a box grater. Halve, peel, and dice half the @yellow onion{1 1/2%unit} (save remaining for another use; dice whole onion for 4 servings). Finely dice @roma tomato{2%unit}. 

Once water is boiling, add @penne pasta{12%ounce} to pot. Cook until almost al dente for ~{8%minutes}. Drain and reserve empty pot for use in step 5. 

Follow the instructions for the sauce: In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomato, and a pinch of salt. Cook until onion is softened, ~{5%minutes} (4-6). Stir in marinara cup, grated zucchini, half the Italian Seasoning, ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4), 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook ~{3%minutes} until interested.

While the sauce simmers, season @ricotta cheese{8%unit} with remaining half of Italian Seasoning and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Assembly: In the reserved pot, combine @penne pasta, sauce, and 1 {{tablespoon}} of butter (or 2 for 4). Mix thoroughly. In a greased baking dish (8x8-inch for 2 servings), spread half the pasta mixture. Dot with seasoned ricotta, then top with the rest of the pasta. Sprinkle @mozzarella cheese{1%cup} on top. 

Bake on the top rack covered with aluminum foil (spray foil with nonstick first if desired) for {{10%minutes}}. Remove, then preheat broiler and broil until cheese is golden and crispy for ~{4%minutes}. Let cool slightly, then garnish with @chili flakes{1%teaspoon} if you like. Serve quickly.