Sure, let’s embark on a culinary adventure with this delightful Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes, and Basil recipe! ๐๐
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 3 red bell peppers
- 1 1/2 eggplants
- 1 1/2 crookneck squash
- 2 1/4 butternut squash
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds penne pasta
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC).
- Spray a large roasting pan with nonstick spray to ensure the vegetables don’t stick during roasting.
2. Roast the Vegetables:
- In the prepared roasting pan, combine the red bell peppers (sliced), eggplants (cubed), crookneck squash (sliced), and butternut squash (cubed).
- Drizzle the vegetables with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the vegetables gently to coat them evenly with oil and seasoning.
- Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven until they are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 25 minutes, but keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
3. Cook the Pasta:
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook the penne pasta in the boiling water until it is tender but still firm to the bite.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta but remember to reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid. This liquid will help moisten the pasta later.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, diced tomatoes, and torn fresh basil leaves.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, dried basil, minced garlic, and vinegar to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Season the pasta mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- If the pasta seems dry, add the reserved cooking liquid a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
5. Serve:
- Transfer the pasta to a serving platter or individual plates.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
- Serve the Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes, and Basil immediately and enjoy its delicious flavors!
6. Optional Make-ahead Tip:
- If you’re preparing this dish ahead of time, you can make it up to 2 hours in advance.
- Simply cover the prepared pasta and keep it at room temperature until you’re ready to serve.
This Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes, and Basil recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate seasonal vegetables into your meals, and its vibrant colors and fresh flavors are sure to impress your family and friends!
