PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, TOMATOES, AND BASIL

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Roast     Vegetarian     Basil     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Squash     Summer

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 large yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/4 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds penne pasta
3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray large roasting pan with nonstick spray. Combine red bell peppers, eggplant, crookneck squash, and butternut squash in prepared pan. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, approximately 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Combine pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and basil in large bowl. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten, if desired. Mound pasta on platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and keep at room temperature.

Tanny G
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish.


Joseph Paz
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables, and they didn't even notice that they were eating tomatoes.


Jeff Hoffard
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I'm not a big fan of roasted vegetables, but I loved them in this dish. The tomatoes and basil really helped to balance out the flavors.


ali faiz
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Zisan Maya
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I'm a big fan of roasted vegetables, and this dish is a great way to enjoy them. The tomatoes and basil add a nice freshness to the dish, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Patricia Mills
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This pasta dish is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Tayasiir Cawl
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish.


Manco Malangeni
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables, and they didn't even notice that they were eating tomatoes.


Rupesh Gupta
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I'm not a big fan of roasted vegetables, but I loved them in this dish. The tomatoes and basil really helped to balance out the flavors.


Babul Akter
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Shullamite Sarpong
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Fabricio Alva
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The roasted vegetables were so flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.