Servings: 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow summer squash, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, cut into cubes
- 1 bell pepper, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 dash salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 1/2 cup prepared pesto
This roasted veggie pasta is a great option for vegetarians and can easily be modified for a vegan option! But don't let the missing meat fool you, this pasta is still bursting with flavor!
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 400⁰F. PLACE vegetables on a baking sheet and SEASON with oil, salt and pepper. BAKE for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. ADD pasta and COOK according to package directions. DRAIN pasta, reserving ¼ to ½ cup of cooking liquid.
COMBINE vegetables, pasta, cooking liquid and pesto. TOSS to coat.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition information per serving: 402 calories; 19 g fat; 3 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 419 mg sodium; 50 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 13 g protein