Chef's Whim Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Chef's Whim Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, medium, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper, any color, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, medium, roughly chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as penne, rotini, or farfalle
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the roasted vegetables, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
If the pasta seems a bit dry, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta cooking water, stirring until a light sauce forms and coats the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chef's Whim Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, medium, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bell pepper, any color, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, medium, roughly chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as penne, rotini, or farfalle
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and minced garlic. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through cooking.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the roasted vegetables, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
If the pasta seems a bit dry, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta cooking water, stirring until a light sauce forms and coats the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.