Baked ziti with roasted vegetables and mozzarella
Roasted peppers, courgette and aubergine in tomato sauce, baked under a bubbling mozzarella crust.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.38 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the aubergine, courgettes, peppers and onion with 2 tablespoons of the oil and a good pinch of salt on two large trays. Roast for 30 minutes until soft and charred in places.
30 min - 2
Meanwhile, warm the remaining oil in a large pan and cook the garlic for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
15 min - 3
Boil the pasta for 3 minutes less than the packet says, then drain. It will finish cooking in the oven.
8 min - 4
Stir the roasted vegetables, pasta and half the basil into the sauce. Tip into a large baking dish.
- 5
Dot the mozzarella over the top and sprinkle with the hard cheese.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese has melted and is bubbling with golden patches. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then scatter with the rest of the basil.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.