Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta Food

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 230ºC/450°F.
• Cut the zucchini in half lengthways and then cut into 1/4 inch slices.
• Cut the bell peppers into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Peel the onion and then cut into thick wedges.
• Pour the olive oil, salt, and pepper into a large roasting tin.
• Add in all the chopped veg and stir well until everything is well coated.
• Roasted for 30 minutes until slightly charred and tender.
• Combine the olive oil, grated parmesan, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt and pepper in a jar or measuring cup. Stir well and set to one side.
• Whilst the veg is roasting bring a large pan of water to the boil.
• Salt it well and add the pasta.
• Cook as per the packet until al-dente.
• Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta, then return it to the pan.
• Add 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water to the sauce and stir/shake to combine.
• Remove the veg from the oven and empty the veg and any oil over the drained pasta.
• Pour over the sauce and stir everything until well combined. You can add more cooking water if
• Serve sprinkled with some fresh oregano and more parmesan if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, green pepper and onion in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, olives and pepper; heat through., Drain pasta; divide between two plates. Top with vegetable mixture and cheeses.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE (OAMC)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Trim and discard the top and bottom of the eggplant and cut the remainder into small cubes.
• Peel the onion and chop finely. Cut the red pepper in half, deseed and slice into small pieces.
• Place the prepared vegetables in a medium-sized roasting tin with the garlic. Stir in the olive oil, paprika and 4 tbsp cold water. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to stop the vegetables from sticking.
• When the vegetables are soft and golden, stir in the Napoletana Sauce and parsley, and season well. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes to heat through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain the pasta, then stir into the sauce. Serve with a crisp green salad.

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Prepare a shallow roasting dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine potatoes, eggplant, both bell peppers, and the red onion slices and place in roasting dish.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, chives, garlic and salt and pepper.
• Drizzle sauce over the mixed vegetables and toss to coat.
• Roast vegetables until tender, about 45 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time.

SILVANA'S MEDITERRANEAN & BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• To roast the veg, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Scatter the peppers, red onions, chillies and garlic in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle over the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, toss in the tomatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until everything is starting to soften and look golden.
• While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, until tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain well.
• Remove the vegetables from the oven, tip in the pasta and toss lightly together. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with Parmesan to serve. If you have any leftovers it makes a great cold pasta salad - just moisten with extra olive oil if needed.