Italian Roasted Vegetables: Root vegetables are roasted with olive oil and garlic and topped with tomato sauce and vine-ripened tomatoes. A hearty side dish or perfect meatless meal.
I feel like for me, coming up with main dishes is easy, but sometimes, the sides get overlooked.
It is easy to steam a bag of veggies or toss a salad and serve with Homemade ranch dressing and call it a day.
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But these Baked Vegetables with tomatoes is one of the easiest and tastiest side dishes out there.
Roasted Italian Vegetables
This easy dish of oven baked vegetables is company worthy! It is pot-luck worthy! It is take to your neighbor who just had a baby worthy! It also makes a wonderful vegetarian main dish or great lunch option.
A combination of root vegetables roasted with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Topped with homemade marinara sauce, fresh sliced tomatoes and finished with some sharp Parmesan cheese.
Baked vegetables are taken to a whole new level in this simple Vegetable Casserole.
How to Make Italian Baked Vegetables
Step One: Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash and dry vegetables.
- Cut vegetables into 1 inch cubes.
Step Two: Season Vegetables
- Toss Vegetables with olive oil and seasonings.
Step Three: Top with Marinara
- Place vegetables in casserole dish.
- Cover with marinara.
- Top with sliced tomatoes (if using)
Step Four: Bake Vegetables
Step Five: Serve
- Serve with Parmesan Cheese, if desired.
Modifications for Italian Baked Vegetables
Remember to always use what you have and what your family loves.
- Leave out the garlic if you are not a fan.
- Use any root vegetable you have or like–just be sure to cut into 1 inch cubes.
- If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, just use the tomato sauce.
- To keep this Paleo, omit russet potatoes and replace with additional carrots or sweet potatoes.
- To make this a Vegan Vegetable Bake, omit the Parmesan Cheese.
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Vegetable Bake Recipe
Roasted Vegetables with Tomatoes
Vegetables are roasted to perfection and then topped with fresh tomatoes for a hearty side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots scrubbed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 sweet potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 russet potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large vidalia onion cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 large zucchini diced
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes sliced into 1/2 inch slices.
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Toss carrots, potatoes, onions, and zucchini together with oil, garlic and salt and Pepper. Remove from oven and grate fresh Parmesan cheese (if using) over the tomatoes and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Place in 2 quart casserole dish. Top with tomato sauce and then sliced tomatoes.
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Roast for 45 minutes at 425.
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Remove from oven and grate fresh Parmesan cheese (if using) over the tomatoes and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Ashley says
I have a feeling that crazy person comment may have been directed at me…;)
kchidsey says
Ha!!! Sisters speak truth Ashley!!
Amy Robinson says
This recipe looks delicious! I just started eating vegan, and as long as I use vegan cheese, I can totally eat this! Thanks!
kchidsey says
Amy,
This is totally delicious without any cheese. I would leave the vegan cheese off for this recipe. I hope you enjoy.
Helen says
I love roast veggies and often make them with salmon, but I’ve never tried topping with marinara sauce.
I love that you just pop the whole dish in the oven and let it do its magic.
Trying this very soon. Thank you!
Kristen Chidsey says
You bet. Enjoy!
Richa says
Love how versatile this recipe is!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thank you!! We just had it for a meatless meal last week!
Elaine says
This was delicious!! The marinara sauce gave it wonderful flavor. I did end up peeling the potatoes, since my family doesn’t care for the peels. Also, if you let it sit a bit after it comes out of the oven, the vegetables soak up more of the marinara sauce and juice from the tomatoes and get even more flavor. Thank you for a wonderful, healthy recipe.
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh I am so glad you enjoyed Elaine! I love that you adapted this to meat your family’s preferences. And thanks for the tip 😉