Mediterranean Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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350 g spiral shaped pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 spanish onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red capsicum, sliced
150 g mushrooms, sliced
1 zucchini , sliced on the diagonal
1 small eggplant, cubed
2 chili, sliced , seeds removed
1 (1 liter) bottle of commercial pasta sauce
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
1/2 tsp lemon , zest of (optional)
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped olive
2 tbsp chopped capers

Directions:

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to packet instructions.
Drain and set aside.
In a frying pan heat the 2 tablespoons oil and stir in the onion and garlic.
Cook for 3 minutes and stir in the remaining vegetables, chilli and seasoning.
Cook for 3- 5 minutes until just softening.
Add the tomato sauce (pour 1 cup water into the empty jar and then add to the pan- this will help remove any remaining sauce) and the basil and stir through the pasta along with 1/2 a cup of the mozzarella cheese and lemon zest, if using.
Place in a large baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden.
In a small bowl combine the parsley, olives and capers and scatter over the lasagne.
Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	253.47 Kcal (1061 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.21g	17%
Cholesterol	35.47mg	12%
Sodium	1147.83mg	48%
Potassium	328.74mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.14g	5%
Sugars	5.82g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.12g	16%
Protein	23.5g	47%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	384.4mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.81 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.68g	17%
Cholesterol	14.8mg	12%
Sodium	479.14mg	48%
Potassium	137.23mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.32g	5%
Sugars	2.43g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	16%
Protein	9.81g	47%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	11%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	160.5mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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