Vibrant Italian pasta tossed with roasted seasonal vegetables, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan. A light and satisfying weeknight meal.
# Required ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
03 - 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
06 - 1 small red onion, sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup broccoli florets
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
09 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
15 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
17 - Lemon wedges, optional
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and broccoli on the prepared sheet.
02 - Drizzle vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer. Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until lightly browned and tender.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
04 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add roasted vegetables and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen, if needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in half the Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
07 - Serve immediately, topped with remaining Parmesan and extra herbs. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
