Pasta Primavera

Don't be fooled by the simple ingredients in this dish, fresh vegetables make up a lovely fresh flavour here. 

Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings

• 1 zucchini, chopped 
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 
• 1/2 red bell peppers, cut into matchsticks 
• a handful grape tomatoes 
• 1 cup mangetout
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix some oregano and thyme)  
• 1 tsp lemon juice 
• 1 tbsp butter 
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced 
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 
• 1 tsp lemon zest 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (a handful)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• salt
• pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 230 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet with foil. Toss zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and mangetout together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet. Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes. 

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan. Cook onion and garlic until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese.

Adapted from Original Recipe

Categories: Mains, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian