Pasta With Roasted Vegetables Tomatoes And Basil Food

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, toss the zucchini and asparagus with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 more seconds. Increase the heat to medium high, add the tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Meanwhile, add the linguine to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce. Add the roasted vegetables and the reserved cooking water; toss to combine, then stir in the basil. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray large roasting pan with nonstick spray. Combine red bell peppers, eggplant, crookneck squash and butternut squash in prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Combine pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes and basil in large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and garlic. Toss to combine. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten, if desired. Mound pasta on serving platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 475 degrees F. Quarter the tomatoes, then scoop the seeds and pulp into a sieve set over a bowl (reserve the tomatoes). Press on the seeds and pulp to extract the juice (you should have about 1/2 cup). Chop the tomatoes and toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Toss the zucchini with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a separate baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until tender and browned in spots, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta as the label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add the cherry peppers; cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, then the reserved tomato juice and 1/2 cup cooking water. Bring to a boil; simmer until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add the pasta, vegetables, basil and parmesan to the skillet; season with salt. Cook, tossing, 1 minute, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, TOMATOES, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450° F. Spray large roasting pan with nonstick spray. Combine red bell peppers, eggplant, crookneck squash, and butternut squash in prepared pan. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, approximately 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
• Combine pasta, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and basil in large bowl. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten, if desired. Mound pasta on platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and keep at room temperature.

ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Spread cauliflower, carrots, onions and garlic onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; stir to evenly coat vegetables. Bake 30 min. or until vegetables are tender and golden brown. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Blend chicken broth and half the roasted vegetables in blender until smooth. Add to pasta with remaining roasted vegetables, tomatoes, basil and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

PASTA SALAD WITH SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl. Add basil and toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature (or refrigerate, up to 2 days). To serve, sprinkle with more Parmesan, if desired.

PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Halve tomatoes and garlic cloves and toss with olive oil and balsamic (to taste - probably just a few dashes) in a baking dish.
• Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture evenly over tomatoes.
• Roast mixture for 30-40 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, browned, or slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
• Add pasta to the tomato mixture and toss with fresh chopped basil.

PASTA WITH ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Divide squash, tomatoes, onions and garlic between two large baking sheets. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
• Add vegetables, butter, Parmesan, and basil to pasta. Toss gently to combine.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat over to 475 degrees.
• Chop vegetables into 1 inch chunks; season with salt and pepper.
• Pour olive oil and chopped garlic over vegetables.
• Roast for 35 minutes.
• Scrape vegetables into sauce pan, add tomatoe sauce, and heat.
• Cook pasta until al dente.
• Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped basil and parmesan on top.

PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine scallions, bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes (stirring once), or until vegetables are tender.
• Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
• Drain hot cooked pasta and toss with vegetables and serve.

PASTA WITH ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide squash, tomatoes, onions, and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat and then spread evenly. Roast (without tossing) until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and return to pot.
• Add roasted vegetables, butter, parmesan, and basil to pot; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently with pasta to combine. Reheat over medium-low if necessary before serving.

ROASTED-TOMATO PASTA WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Toss with pasta. Serve topped with Parmesan and basil.

PERSONILIZED PASTA WITH ROASTED VEGGIES AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sauce:.
• In a deep dish fry pan sautee bacon, onion and garlic over med-high heat until onion is soft and bacon is cooked but not too crispy.
• Add can of tomatoes, oregano, parsley and basil.
• Bring mixture to light boil and turn down to simmer DO NOT COVER, let it render down to make a thick sauce (about 20 min). Cover and keep hot.
• Cook noodles so they are el dente. Rinse and drain.
• Veggies:.
• Place veggies ( I used purple onion cut into eighths(held together with toothpick), whole baby carrots, celery cut on the bias, red pepper 2x2" squares, rounds of zucchini and broccoli flowerets) on a broiler pan in a single layer.
• In blender put oil, vinegar and roasted garlic and puree until garlic is well blended into oil and vinegar.
• Brush top side of veggies with oil mixture.
• Broil veggies until they just start to blacken, about 5 minute.
• Take out veggies and turn them over and brush uncooked side with oil mixture.
• Return to broiler for another 5 min or until they start to blacken.
• Cook and peel shrimp if using. Add to tomato sauce just before serving.
• Serving:.
• Place 1/2 noodles in pasta bowl/plate.
• Put 1/2 of sauce over pasta
• Put 1/2 of veggies on top of sauce.
• Garnish with parmesean and feta cheese if desired. (The feta adds a real nice flavor to your sauce).
• Repeat with second plate/bowl.