Super Tasty Hybrid Two Dish Veggie Pasta Bake, One Vegetarian Pan and One with Meatballs

Super Tasty Hybrid Two Dish Veggie Pasta Bake, One Vegetarian Pan and One with Meatballs

March 27, 2026 · 20 min · Season 4 · Episode 14

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Julie Hoag shares a recipe for a hybrid veggie pasta bake that caters to both vegetarian and meat-eating diets.

Season 4, Episode 14: Super Tasty Hybrid Two Dish Veggie Pasta Bake, One Vegetarian Pan and One with Meatballs. This recipe is easy and super tasty! Even my new daughter-in-law-to-be says so! She's a vegetarian like me! Do you cook for more than one diet in your home? If you do, this is one example of how I do it so I don't end up being a short order cook. Plan it ahead and split it before adding in the meat. Ingredients: 16 oz penne pasta Two 28 oz. jars of marinara sauce One 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes One 22 oz bag of frozen meatballs, cooked according to the package instructions 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 small cartons fresh Bella mushrooms, sliced 1 zucchini, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning mix 2 big handfuls of fresh baby spinach sea salt and black pepper sprinkled to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Chop and saute onions, red pepper, and zucchini in 1-1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan. Cook meatballs according to package instructions. Set aside. Cook pasta to al dente directions on the pasta package. Drain. Combie sauted…

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