Description
Roasted Vegetable Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed vegetarian dinner made with caramelized oven-roasted vegetables tossed with al dente penne and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, this healthy pasta recipe delivers bold taste, wholesome ingredients, and effortless weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and broccoli to the sheet.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Toss to coat evenly and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Combine pasta with roasted vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar if using.
- Toss gently, adding pasta water as needed for glossiness.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For extra caramelization, broil vegetables for the final 2 minutes. Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta works well in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted vegetable pasta, vegetable pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, healthy pasta