Vegetable pasta bake recipes - 2 recipes

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Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!

Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!

By gordanas

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

10 ounces dry pasta (I used a combination of rotini, farfalle and penne. Any similar size would work.)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 cup whole milk, heavy cream or half-and-half (I used half-and-half)
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, cut into large chunks (I used grape tomatoes sliced in half)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish