Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta
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This vibrant roasted vegetable pesto pasta combines sweet, caramelized vegetables with pesto for a delicious, flavorful dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 zucchini about 14 oz/ 400 g
- 2 bell peppers for instance, one red, one yellow
- 1 red onion medium to large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 14 oz short pasta 400 g, Note 1
- 1 cup frozen peas 4.5 oz/ 125 g
- 3 tablespoons pesto Note 2
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan + more to serve
- Fine sea salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
- Chop the zucchini and bell peppers into cubes of similar size. Slice the onion. Place the veggies in a large roasting tin in a single layer.2 zucchini + 2 bell peppers + 1 red onion
- Season: Pour the olive oil on top, add rosemary, and generously salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands; the veggies should all be coated in oil and spices. 2 tablespoons olive oil + fine sea salt and ground black pepper + 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook pasta: In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt generously. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, adding the peas during the last 2 minutes of the cooking time. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.14 oz short pasta/ 400 g + 1 cup frozen peas/ 125 g
- Combine: Return the pasta and peas to the pot. Add pesto and Parmesan and a splash of pasta water. Mix well and add another splash of water, but only if you feel that the pasta needs more moisture. Add the roasted veggies and stir to combine. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan.3 tablespoons pesto + 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan + vegetables
Notes
- usually use homemade wild garlic pesto or bought basil pesto
- Pasta: You can use any short pasta you have. Whole wheat pasta is great as well.
- Pesto: I usually use homemade wild garlic pesto or bought basil pesto. However, any kind of pesto you like is great.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the dish
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
490mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1728IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
74mg
(82%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the dish | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1728IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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