Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

I've been watching the Food Network lately trying to find some new recipies. This recipe is from Giada De Laurentils from the show Everyday Italian. I really like this recipie because of all the different kinds of good vegetables in it.

Unfortunatly, the kids didn't really like this too much. They really are not that used to eating vegetables. Perhaps as we try to include more vegetables in their diet they will come around on this one.

[I'll try to add a photo the next time I make this]

Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 40
Yield: 6 servings

2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is till hard. Drain in a colander.

In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.

Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.