1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than directed on the package; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper and zucchini. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in cooked pasta and basil. Spoon half of pasta mixture evenly over the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add remaining pasta; sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional basil before serving.
VARIATION: To make Meatball Veggie Pasta Bake, prepare as directed, except add 1 lb. fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed according to package directions, when adding the cooked pasta and basil in Step 3.
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than directed on the package; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper and zucchini. Cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in cooked pasta and basil. Spoon half of pasta mixture evenly over the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add remaining pasta; sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional basil before serving.
VARIATION: To make Meatball Veggie Pasta Bake, prepare as directed, except add 1 lb. fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed according to package directions, when adding the cooked pasta and basil in Step 3.