Vegetarian Mozzarella Pasta Bake Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and comforting vegetarian pasta bake featuring layers of noodles, mozzarella cheese, and a rich tomato-mushroom sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 200 g Mooz Pizza Mozzarella Cheese Block
• 1 pack (500 g) Milky Mist Shredded Mozzarella Pizza Cheese
• 125 g Cremini Mushroom
• 525 g Veeba Herby Tomato Pizza & Pasta Sauce
• 35 g On1Y Grinder Italian Seasoning Flakes
• 1 kg Tata Salt (Vacuum Evaporated Iodised)
• 1 pack (100 g) Tata Sampann Pure Black Pepper Powder
• 1 ltr Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. 4. Grease a square baking pan with olive oil. Layer half of the cooked noodles, half of the sliced mozzarella cheese, and half of the tomato-mushroom sauce in the pan.
5. 5. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, mozzarella cheese, and sauce.
6. 6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
7. 7. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. 8. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.