Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe
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4.1
735 reviews
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 as a main (6 as a side)
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Calories
561 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta Recipe
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This Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pasta will please the whole family. With sweet roasted bell peppers, onion, and zucchini this pasta dish is healthy comfort food! The veggies are drizzled with olive oil, then placed in the oven to bake, making them sweeter and more intense. Everything is added to pasta with a simple sauce, for a dinner that is packed with flavor and so easy to make! Serve it on its own as an easy vegetarian dinner, or as a side for grilled chicken, shrimp or steak!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta (see note 1)
For the vegetables
- 1 zucchini
- 1 large red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan - grated
- 1 garlic clove - minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
To serve
- additional parmesan
- fresh oregano - for garnish
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Instructions
Roasting the vegetables
- Pre-heat the oven to 230ºC/450°F.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthways and then cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Cut the bell peppers into ½ inch pieces.
- Peel the onion and then cut into thick wedges.
- Pour the olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large roasting tin.
- Add in all the chopped veg and stir well until everything is well coated.
- Roasted for 30 minutes until slightly charred and tender.
Prepare the sauce
- Combine the olive oil, grated parmesan, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt and pepper in a jar or measuring cup. Stir well and set to one side.
Cooking the Pasta
- Whilst the veg is roasting bring a large pan of water to the boil.
- Salt it well and add the pasta.
- Cook as per the packet until al-dente.
To finish the dish
- Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta, then return it to the pan.
- Add ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water to the sauce and stir/shake to combine.
- Remove the veg from the oven and empty the veg and any oil over the drained pasta.
- Pour over the sauce and stir everything until well combined. You can add more cooking water if
- Serve sprinkled with some fresh oregano and more parmesan if desired.
Notes
Instead of Penne Pasta you can use:
Rigatoni Rotini Gemelli Ziti
- Rigatoni
- Rotini
- Gemelli
- Ziti
Nutrition Information
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Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
984mg
(41%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1150IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
103.6mg
(115%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a main (6 as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 984mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 103.6mg | 115% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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