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title: Zucchini Pomodoro Fusilli Bake
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/zucchini-pomodoro-fusilli-bake-69a9b76fe566b4ce7904a1bd
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Veggie
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 6
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/zucchini-pomodoro-fusilli-bake.avif"
---
@veggie stock concentrate{1%packet}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@onion{1%medium}
@zucchini{1%large}
@gluten-free fresh fusilli pasta{4%oz}
@ricotta cheese{½%cup}
@penne pasta{4%oz}
@mozzarella cheese{2%oz}
@italian seasoning{½%tsp}
@grape tomatoes{1%cup}
@chili flakes{¼%tsp}
@marinara sauce{1%cup}
@salt{½%tsp}
@sugar{½%tsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@black pepper{¼%tsp}
@water{4%cup}
@aluminum foil{1%sheet}
#medium pot{}
#large pan{}
#medium bowl{}
#baking dish{}

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.

Add penne pasta to boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente ~{8%minutes}. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, halved grape tomatoes, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened ~{5%minutes}. Stir in tomato paste, veggie stock concentrate, marinara sauce, chili flakes, and sugar. Simmer until thickened.

While sauce simmers, in a #medium bowl{}, combine ricotta cheese, italian seasoning, and a drizzle of remaining olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.

Add drained pasta, sauce mixture, and 1 tbsp butter to the pasta pot. Season with salt and black pepper; stir to thoroughly combine. Fold in sliced zucchini.

Transfer mixture to a #baking dish{}. Top with remaining ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake on top rack ~{10%minutes}. Remove from oven, discard foil, and bake until cheese is melted ~{5%minutes}. Serve immediately.